That’s something your doctor should be aware of when prescribing stimulants. A growing problem in schools and colleges is that teens and college students who don’t have ADHD may abuse stimulants when they study for exams or when they want to lose weight. Kids with prescriptions may share ...
Neuroimaging research has shown both that children with ADHD show differences in how their brains develop, as well as identifying areas in the adult brain that seem to function differently. Although brain images are helping us to understand these disorders, anMRIorCT scancannot be used to establish...
The next most prevalent response was "I don't know" (15.0%, 95% CI 11.0%–18.9%) followed by methamphetamine (14.9%, 95% CI 11.4%–18.4%).#These data show the scale of the issue in relation to other well established drug use data points in the US. System-level methods, such as ...
transitions into residential treatment, where they continue to receive support for both substance use and any co-occurring mental health conditions. This facility is particularly known for its personalized attention, with staff providing tailored treatment plans that adjust as clients progress through the...
Here, we will focus on three of the most prominent that use reaction time (RT) as a measure of performance: (a) the Stop Signal Task (STOP) that requires the cued inhibition of response to stimulus after a signal; (b) the reverse continuous performance task (CPT) (Go– NoGo) that ...
Whereas some medications exist for SUDs like tobacco-, and opiate-dependence, there are no FDA- approved medications for cannabis-, methamphetamine-, or cocaine dependence. SUDs are characterized by drug abuse and dependence. As an individual becomes increasingly dependent on a drug, discontinuation ...
In clinical practice, a clear understanding of potential drug interactions is essential to avoid those that could interfere with the proper course of the pharmacotherapy process, as well as to use some interactions to benefit the patients. The currently available scientific literature does not provide...
These medications will not cure your ADHD. They only manage your symptoms as long as you take them. If you stop taking them, your ADHD symptoms will return. That means that medication could be a lifelong commitment for you. Another important thing to consider is that certain drugs and substa...
These medications will not cure your ADHD. They only manage your symptoms as long as you take them. If you stop taking them, your ADHD symptoms will return. That means that medication could be a lifelong commitment for you. Another important thing to consider is that certain drugs and substa...