Tag: fMRI
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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 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…