Amphetamine was discovered over 100 years ago. Since then, it has transformed from a
drug that was freely available without prescription as a panacea for a broad range of …

Psychostimulants such as cocaine have been used as performance enhancers throughout
recorded history. Although psychostimulants are commonly prescribed to improve attention …

This highly regarded practitioner guide provides state-of-the-art tools for supporting the
academic and behavioral success of PreK-12 students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity …

Objective Medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have
been well researched, but comparisons among drugs are hindered by the absence of direct …

Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common
psychiatric conditions affecting children and adolescents. Amphetamines are among the …

Objective. To examine the impact of stimulant treatment during childhood and high school
on risk for substance use, dependence, and abuse by young adulthood. Methods. A total of …

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a significant impact on children's
classroom behaviour, daily functioning and experience of school life. However, the effects of …

This review focuses on the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in
adults. It briefly addresses prevalence, diagnostic and differential diagnostic issues specific …

The psychostimulant dl‐methylphenidate (MPH) remains the most common drug therapy in
child and adolescent psychiatry for the treatment of attention‐deficit‐hyperactivity disorder …

OBJECTIVE. Approximately 4.4 million (7.8%) children in the United States have been
diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and 56% of affected children take …