ADD-ADHD Medical Reference

When it comes to ADHD in adults, there's a lot of misinformation out there about the symptoms that go with it and the best way to get help. Learn how to cut through the confusion to get the treatment you need.

Do you ever wonder if you have ADHD? If you meet certain criteria, it might be a good idea to visit a doctor to get tested for the condition. Learn more about how to tell if you have ADHD.

Adults and kids with ADHD often have other health problems at the same time. Learn more about how other health conditions can complicate your ADHD.

Adults can have ADHD, too. Find out how doctors diagnose this condition if you’re older than 17, and what your next steps should be.

People with ADHD may struggle to get a good night’s sleep. Learn about possible causes of sleep disruption and how to establish healthy sleep habits to make falling and staying asleep easier.

Self-medicating your ADHD with drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and even exercise can make your condition worse. Learn how these methods affect your health.

If you have ADHD as an adult, you may have mood swings. Here are eight ways to cope with and manage them.

ADHD can make some people overly emotional and sensitive to criticism. Find out how doctors treat this condition, called rejection sensitive dysphoria.

Are your ADHD symptoms keeping you from completing daily tasks and goals? ADHD coaching may be the tool you need to get your life organized.

Scientists think there may be a connection between ADHD and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. They need more research to know for sure, but here’s what’s known so far.

How to stay focused, productive, and motivated when you have ADHD.

Use these tips to better communicate with friends, co-workers, and loved ones.

Mindfulness meditation may be a good way to calm your mind and improve your focus. Find out how it works and get tips to help you do it.

Find out how these stimulants used to treat ADHD are different and how they work in your body.

Millions of people take these two popular ADHD drugs, Adderall and Concerta. Learn more about how they work, the side effects they can cause, and other differences.

Millions of people take these two popular ADHD drugs, Adderall and Ritalin. Learn more about how they work, the side effects they can cause, and other differences.

Ready to quit Adderall but concerned about withdrawal? Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of Adderall withdrawal.

If you have ADHD, it can be a challenge to date and to make friends. Know the pitfalls and ways to work through them.

ADHD is linked to both smoking and drinking. That may be because some people feel these habits help improve symptoms. Here’s what the research shows.

Adults with ADHD have heard plenty of theories from friends and family as to why they are the way they are. But they don't help, and can even hurt them.

Caffeine is a stimulant, like many ADHD medications. Does that mean it, too, can help with the symptoms of ADHD? Is it safe for kids?

Find out what kinds of exercise can help you treat symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Find out why ADHD and anxiety can sometimes go hand in hand, what kind of symptoms to expect, and how you can treat both conditions.

Having adult ADHD can make finding the right job tricky. WebMD explains what careers are the best match for your strengths and skills.

How does E-therapy work? Is it effective? What are the pros and cons?