Tag: ADHD meds
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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…