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Patterns of Adult ADHD and Comorbid Conditions

Recent research shows that about 60% of adults with ADHD have comorbid psychiatric conditions including: mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. The presence of these other conditions can often complicate the process of diagnosing and treating ADHD in an adult. Early recognition and treatment of ADHD and its comorbidities has the potential to change the trajectory of these psychiatric conditions later in life.

What do Ritalin, steroids and oxycontin have in common?

Ritalin isn’t the only prescription drug to watch on college campuses. There has been a lot of news during the 2012/2013 school year about … Read More

Is Ritalin good for you? New study says, Yes.

A new study released by Massachusettes General Hospital shows that girls taking stimulants to treat their ADHD are signficantly less at risk to start … Read More

What You Need to Know: The Diversion of ADHD Medication

Edge Foundation Executive Director, Robert Tudisco, published this article in the June issue of Attention Magazine. Attention is published by CHADD [link] and is … Read More