Tag: ADHD
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How Brain Imaging Sheds Light on Why Stimulants Boost ADHD Performance
Understanding the Promise of Stimulants in ADHD Stimulant medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine-based drugs (Adderall) have long been a cornerstone in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While their effectiveness is well documented in clinical practice, recent brain imaging studies are clarifying exactly how these medications alter brain activity to improve attention, impulse control,…
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Brain Imaging Reveals How Stimulants Boost ADHD Performance
Understanding the Link Between Stimulants and ADHD Performance For decades, prescription stimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine-based medications (Adderall) have been a cornerstone in ADHD treatment for children and adolescents. While these drugs are known to improve attention and reduce hyperactive behavior, recent brain imaging studies are offering a clearer picture of why they…
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Brain Imaging Reveals How ADHD Stimulants Boost Performance
How Brain Imaging Sheds Light on ADHD Stimulants Prescription stimulants like Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) have long been used to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While clinicians have noted improvements in focus, impulse control, and task persistence, modern brain imaging is now helping explain exactly how these medicines work in the…
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ADHD Medications May Boost Alertness More Than Focus, Study Suggests
New Clues About How ADHD Medications Work prescription medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may primarily work by increasing alertness and interest in tasks, rather than directly enhancing the brain’s ability to focus. A recent study explored how common ADHD medications influence brain activity and behavior, seeking to untangle the longstanding question…
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ADHD Meds Boost Alertness, Not Just Focus — New Findings
Understanding ADHD Medications and Their Usual Purpose Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications have long been prescribed to help people manage symptoms that interfere with daily life. Traditionally, these drugs are understood to enhance attention, impulse control, and the ability to sustain focus on tasks. The latest research, however, suggests a more nuanced story: these…
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ADHD meds may boost alertness, not focus, study finds
New findings reshape how we understand ADHD medications Prescription medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may work less by directly sharpening the brain’s ability to focus and more by boosting general alertness and interest in tasks. A recent study examined how common ADHD medications influence brain activity and behavior, suggesting that heightened…
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Teacher censured for asking to buy ADHD medication from a student: what happened and what comes next
Background of the case A recent disciplinary action has placed a spotlight on professional boundaries in schools. A teacher who engaged in an inappropriate request—asking to purchase a student’s ADHD medication—faces censure and must demonstrate fitness to return to the profession. The incident, which unfolded in a school setting, raises critical questions about safeguarding student…
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Teacher censured after attempting to buy a student’s ADHD medication
Overview of the case A teacher who sought to buy a student’s ADHD medication will need to demonstrate to the Teaching Council that he is fit to work as an educator before returning to the profession. The incident, which began with a private exchange between teacher and student, has sparked a broader discussion about professional…
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Paediatric ADHD Meds: Why Australia Urges Child-Friendly Formulations to Prevent Poisonings
Why Paediatric ADHD Formulations Matter Concerns around ADHD medications have surged as data reveals a troubling rise in pediatric poisonings linked to adult ADHD tablets being split for children. In the last decade, cases have quadrupled, drawing attention to a gap between available medicines and the specific needs of younger patients. Experts say that withholding…
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Australia Urges Pediatric ADHD Formulations to Cut Poisoning Risks
Growing Concern Over ADHD Medication Poisonings New data from Australia shows a worrying rise in poisoning incidents involving ADHD medications over the past decade. Researchers report that the number of children and adolescents harmed by misused or improper dosing has quadrupled in ten years, prompting calls for safer, age-appropriate pharmaceutical options. The push for pediatric…