Amid Shortages, Federal Agencies Ask Drugmakers to Boost Output of ADHD Meds
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While demand for prescription stimulants is surging, a shortage of the drugs persists, so federal officials have stepped in and asked drug companies to ramp up production of the medications. Officials from b…
Learn MoreAmid Shortages, Federal Agencies Ask Drugmakers to Boost Output of ADHD Meds
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While demand for prescription stimulants is surging, a shortage of the drugs persists, so federal officials have stepped in and asked drug companies to ramp up production of the medications.Officials from bo…
Learn MoreLos medicamentos para el TDAH no aumentan el riesgo de uso de drogas ilícitas en el futuro
MIÉRCOLES, 12 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los adolescentes que usan medicamentos estimulantes, como Ritalin, para tratar el trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH) no tienen un mayor riesgo de uso de drogas ilícitas más adela…
Learn MoreADHD Drugs Won’t Raise Risk for Illicit Drug Use Later
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Teens who use stimulant medication like Ritalin to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have an increased risk of illicit drug use later, a new study finds. This study looked specifi…
Learn MoreStimulant Treatment for Childhood ADHD Not Linked to Substance Use
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stimulant treatment is not associated with later frequent substance use by adolescents and young adults, according to a study published onlin…
Learn MoreTomar medicamentos para el TDAH no aumenta el riesgo de abuso de drogas en el futuro de un niño: estudio
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los medicamentos estimulantes, como el Ritalin, se recetan con frecuencia para ayudar a tratar los síntomas del trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH), pero ha habido preocupaciones resp…
Learn MoreTaking ADHD Meds Won’t Raise a Kid’s Odds for Drug Abuse Later: Study
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Stimulant medications like Ritalin are commonly prescribed to help treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but there have been concerns the drugs may lay the groundwork for later subst…
Learn MoreStop-Signal Task May Aid Assessment of Adult ADHD
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The stop-signal task may be valuable for assessing inhibitory control deficits in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online June…
Learn MoreTomar fármacos para el TDAH sin tener la afección para ser ‘más listo’ podría resultar contraproducente
MIÉRCOLES, 14 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Es más probable que las supuestas “pastillas para la inteligencia” para mejorar el rendimiento del cerebro dejen a los usuarios dando vueltas sin sentido, encontró un nuevo estudio. Estos estimulantes…
Learn MoreFor Folks Without the Condition, Taking ADHD Meds to Get ‘Smarter’ Could Backfire
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — So-called “smart drugs” meant to enhance brain performance are more likely to leave users ineffectually spinning in place, a new study has found.These stimulants, typically used to treat ADHD, increased stu…
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