Okay, the headlines this week may not come as news to us. But, following the recent ADHD Hall of Shame entry, science-based reportage comes as welcome relief. The following news sources, among others, report the latest study by NIDA Director Nora Volkow and colleagues showing that, well, ADHD is real. Read all about it.
Do you ever get discouraged about all the bad and inaccurate press about ADHD? That it is a condition that doesn’t exist? That individuals with ADHD—or their parents—are seeking the easy way out? That is, …
Newsflash: You might not notice symptoms return when you stop taking ADHD medication. The very idea is unsettling — for people with ADHD and their loved ones. But it’s more common than most people realize. And, …
The topic here is prescription Adderall. Specifically: Adderall is too often prescribed badly. Adderall effects on personality can include irritability, anger, lowered empathy, and self-awareness. Moreover, reckless prescribing patterns have intensified public and political …
The Tragic Truth Of Prescription Adderall, or “Madderall” Read More »
Meet a powerful player in the “How Can I Get my ADHD Medication” game: Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Few consumers know about them. Yet, they represent a huge and growing factor in limiting access to …
This post explores FAA policy guidelines on ADHD. Specifically, is it possible to be a commercial pilot while having ADHD and taking medications now—or at any time in the past—to treat ADHD symptoms? Originally published …
FAA Guidelines on ADHD — No Rx for Commercial Airline Pilots? Read More »
Concerta manufacturer Janssen officially ended availability of its authorized-generic mid-January 2023, through its Patriot subsidiary. In this post, I explain what this might mean for Concerta users. I’ll also touch upon the concurrent reported shortages …
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Can poor sweeping habits wreck a marriage? That’s right, I said “sweeping” — as in sweeping the floor. The answer is yes, poor sweeping habits can sow simmering discord. Unnecessary conflict. Chronic resentment. Let me …
Is there a connection between ADHD and this phenomenon called gaslighting? Potentially. But, as with most ADHD-related topics, it’s complicated. In this post, I examine the topic from a few angles. I’m seeing more talk …
There I was, sitting on the floor poring over every study and article I could find on how Adult ADHD can affect parenting. I was preparing to present on the topic at the CADDAC conference …
