ADD-ADHD Medical Reference

Need to get stuff done? Try these strategies for people with ADHD or other conditions that affect concentration and focus.

Learn more about having a short attention span, including the signs, causes, challenges, and how to manage it.

Children with ADHD often have problems regulating their emotions. Learn why and how to help them manage.

WebMD explores the costs of raising children with ADHD. Learn what to expect when it comes to doctor visits, medication, and more.

Here’s what some of the most recent research says about ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

Learn how to tell whether it’s normal rowdy kid stuff or the signs of ADHD.

Most kids are of school age when they get an ADHD diagnosis. But experts say 1 in 3 children diagnosed are preschoolers.

Certain habits and health issues can shorten your attention span. Learn what to look out for and how to get back on track.

Children who take ADHD medication may have periods where their symptoms begin to flare. Doctors call this a “medication rebound,” which happens when your child’s brain reacts to their medicine wearing off. Find out what the symptoms of medication rebound are, why it happens, and how to avoid it.

Healthy habits in your daily life can help you better manage the symptoms of ADHD.

ADHD can come with high out-of-pocket costs, both direct costs of care and additional costs for therapy and coaching if you choose to get them.

A diagnosis of adult ADHD brings many questions. Learn what you can expect and how to get treatment and support.

ADHD meds work for most people, but not everyone. Learn why they may stop working and what you should do if that happens.

There’s little knowledge on how ADHD affects older adults. But getting an accurate diagnosis can improve your quality of life.

There’s little knowledge on how ADHD affects adult women. Experts say undiagnosed and untreated ADHD in women can lower their quality of life.

ADHD can affect your ability to perform throughout college. Whether you’re going to an out-of-state university, staying at home and attending a community college, or enrolled in a program at a trade school, the change of pace can be difficult for those with ADHD. Find out what you can do to make your transition smooth.

Learn the many simple habits you can form to increase your focus when you have ADHD.

If you have ADHD, you may tend to try to manage things on your own, or maybe you know that you need help but don’t know where to start. Learn about how to talk with your loved ones about ADHD and where to find community support, both in-person and online.

Strattera and Ritalin are medicines children and adults can take to manage their ADHD symptoms. They work in different ways and have different side effects.

Sometimes ADHD symptoms are actually something else. Learn how these and symptoms of other conditions can overlap and cause a misdiagnosis.

See why ADHD Medications and Alcohol should not be used together. One's a stimulant while alcohol is a depressant. See why it is bad to take them together.

The condition we now call ADHD was first identified in 1798 by Sir Alexander Crichton. Learn more about the history of ADHD and its treatments.

Adderall is a stimulant that can help with symptoms of ADHD, but you may feel tired or even sleepy when you take it. Find out why and how you can manage this surprising side effect.

All the facts about ADHD in one page. See how it affects adults, famous people who have it, and other facts and statistics.

Some doctors use EEG to help diagnose ADHD in children. Called NEBA, here’s how it works and why it’s somewhat controversial.