Often the conclusions of psychopharmacological research articles are interpreted as dogmatic absolutes leaving little room for contrary clinical experience. An example of a successful study that ...

When my son was in high school, he had the opportunity to participate in a research study on the neurobiology of ADHD in children and adolescents. My son has always been open about his ADHD, so I ...

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and tic disorders showed a 37 percent improvement when they took the medication guanfacine, an alternative to drugs like Ritalin, which ...

NEW YORK (MedscapeWire) Feb 27 — Children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and suffer from uncontrolled tics or Tourette's syndrome may find relief from stimulants. New ...

July 25, 2002 — Desipramine was well tolerated and effective in reducing symptoms in children with both chronic tic disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, ...

Tourette syndrome is diagnosed when both motor and vocal tics persist for more than one year before age 18. CBIT is the first-line behavioral therapy and is effective in both in-person and virtual ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Key Takeaways Concerta and Vyvanse are both long-acting stimulant medications taken to treat ADHD, but they differ in their formulations and additional uses.