Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly
diagnosed and treated psychiatric disorders in childhood. Typically, children and …

Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common
neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood. The psychostimulant methylphenidate is the …

Objective: To review the pathophysiology, etiology, and treatment of attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Data Sources and Data Extraction: A literature search was …

One in ten children and adolescents suffer with mental health difficulties at any given time,
yet less than one third seek treatment. Untreated mental illness predisposes to longstanding …

Objective: Despite growing interest in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
little is known about its prevalence or correlates. Method: A screen for adult ADHD was …

BACKGROUND: Low doses of psychostimulants, such as methylphenidate (MPH), are
widely used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Surprisingly …

Imaging studies have provided evidence of how the human brain changes as an individual
becomes addicted. Here, we integrate the findings from imaging studies to propose a model …

Abuse of several categories of prescription drugs has increased markedly in the United
States in the past decade and is now at alarming levels for certain agents, especially opioid …

Psychostimulants are highly effective in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder. The clinical efficacy of these drugs is strongly linked to their ability to improve …

The overlap between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and alcohol or drug
abuse or dependence (referred to here as substance use disorders [SUD]) in adolescents …