ADHD News & Research

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This blog category contains posts related to ADHD research and other reports in the news.

Strattera Savings Programs

Please note: The original (2015) Strattera savings program discount card has expired. If you can show financial need, you might access another patient-assistance program through the Lily Cares Foundation.  Learn more at Lily Cares. Two

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ADHD and Nicotine — Historical Ads

Decades ago, I noticed a connection between ADHD and nicotine. For example, the adults in my local discussion group who had smoked cigarettes as teens and young adults reported the least “psychological baggage” from living

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ADHD News & Research

ADHD Medical History: 1798 with Dr. Alexander Crichton

More than two centuries ago, a Scottish physician named Alexander Crichton wrote about ADHD in a medical text. He included the observation that some attention disorders are likely hereditary. He even remarked upon “the fidgets”—which

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Research: ADHD, Balance, and “Postural Sway”

Can ADHD create physical balance problems? Yes, research is telling us more about ADHD-related challenges with something called motor control.  Simply put, balance. I’ll share a few examples here and then results from a very

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Can A Stimulant Improve Postural Sway?

Recently, my 2015 post on ADHD and Postural Sway shot to this blog’s #1 most-visited. This newfound interest in Postural Sway motivates me to share  more fascinating research details with you on this important topic. Details

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