Adderall is a popular stimulant treatment for ADHD and is used illicitly as a drug for its energy inducing effects. What are the long term effects of Adderall? Does it keep working, or do you develop tolerance if you have... (Continue reading)
If you think or know you have ADHD, you’re probably a little confused. You may not feel like you have a “deficit” but you may not be entirely happy with how things are going in your life. Let’s be honest. ... (Continue reading)
Some people who don’t believe ADHD exists argue that there is no physical signs or tests for it. Such a claim, while popular, ignores the strong and compelling evidence from PET and fMRI scans that show things like smaller brain... (Continue reading)
This is a full list of medications that are currently used for treating ADHD. There isn’t much like this online, so hope it helps. It’s written in plain English with (we hope!) a sense of humor. At the end, we... (Continue reading)
You’re distractable, impulsive, and constantly worried if you’re doing the right things. But you’re unpredictable, fun, and always trying out new things. Having ADHD can be a real pain in the butt. Still, it gives you strengths and differences that... (Continue reading)
Intuniv for treating ADHD Shire’s Intuniv medication is quite new. It was approved recently, on September 3rd, 2009, but is gaining increasing recognition as a treatment for ADHD. Chemically, Intuniv is an extended release form of guanfacine, a blood pressure... (Continue reading)
Adderall vs Ritalin: By the time you’re done reading this article, you will know how Adderall and Ritalin compare. Is one better than the other? If you want to know what Ritalin actually is and how it works, see here.... (Continue reading)
Bipolar is a mood disorder characterized by extremes of mood that alternate from highs to lows, and at least 1 percent of people have it or symptoms of it. ADHD is significantly more common, yet clinicians often mistake it for... (Continue reading)
Vyvanse vs Adderall XR: Vyvanse is a new treatment for ADHD and this article compares it to Adderall. If you want to learn the 10 most important things you should know about Vyvanse, see here. Are you confused by all... (Continue reading)