ADD-ADHD News
- No End in Sight for National ADHD Drug Shortage
March 12, 2024 — Nearly 18 months after the FDA first acknowledged a national shortage of Adderall, there is now a widespread scarcity of multiple ADHD medications — with no end in sight.
- ADHD Meds Misused by as Many as 1 in 4 Teens: Study
April 19, 2023 — Middle and high school students are more likely to misuse stimulants if they attend a school where a lot of students have been prescribed the drugs, which are commonly used to treat ADHD, a new study shows.
- ADHD Drug Prescriptions Went Up During Pandemic: Study
March 31, 2023 — The number of prescriptions written for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications rose during the pandemic, with notable increases among young adults, a study from the CDC shows.
- Simulated Driving Program Helps Teens With ADHD Be Safer on the Road
December 29, 2022 — In a small study, a simulated driving program helped to reduce the crash risk for teens with ADHD.