From 2022 to 2024, stimulant prescriptions issued in Connecticut increased by 13.2 percent, according to data from the state.

The FDA’s new warning for stimulants used to treat ADHD cites the drugs’ high potential for abuse and misuse, which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction.

Back in the 1960s, when Ritalin (methylphenidate) was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating behavioural problems, parents and teachers alike were impressed by the ...

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it is revising the labeling of all extended-release stimulants used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to include warnings ...

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People with ADHD might be prescribed their meds remotely without increasing their risk of addiction, a new study says. Experts have worried that prescribing ...

May 13 (UPI) --ADHD stimulant meds don't increase children's risk of psychosis, a new study says. Analyses of stimulant prescriptions among nearly 8,400 kids with attention deficit/hyperactivity ...

What attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment alternatives are available for a child who has an adverse reaction to stimulants? Atomoxetine (Strattera) has been ineffective. —Janine ...

Approximately 3.5 million children in the USA, ages 3-17, take attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications, most commonly stimulants. These include ...

Prescription stimulant drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

There was no evidence to support a causal relationship between stimulant prescription and psychotic experiences in children, ages 9-14 years, treated for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. In ...