Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurotypical or neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts executive functioning for children and adults. Characteristics of ADHD include impulsivity ...
That said, the research evidence to support this use is limited. Stimulants remain the most common treatment for ADHD, with fewer symptoms in 70% to 80% of children who take them. There is evidence to ...
Doctors in the UK are increasingly concerned that a global shortage of ADHD drugs is leading to children going without medication and missing school, and adults self-medicating with alcohol instead.
This can compromise patient outcomes. We aimed to describe the patterns of ADHD medication use in Australian children, and characteristics associated with patterns of use. Design Dispensing data were ...