This blog category contains posts related to ADHD research and other reports in the news.
Readers frequently write to me, asking if I know of ADHD care providers in their city. As hard as I try to keep tabs on known clinicians worldwide, it’s a big world! When I wrote
What’s the connection between the 1918 Pandemic, penicillin, and stimulant medications? In this post, I’ll explain the indirect and direct connections. The 1918 Pandemic, also called the Spanish Flu, was only one in that era’s
Adults with ADHD face higher health risks of a wide range of physical conditions. That includes nervous system, respiratory, musculo-skeletal, and metabolic diseases. These research findings come from a large register-based study from Sweden’s Karolinska
Following the 1918 pandemic, one viral infection drastically changed the behavior of children. In fact, it changed behavior to the point of calling it the Disease of Criminals. This outbreak represented a significant threat to
In the wake of the 1918 Flu Pandemic, physician Charles Bradley made an accidental discovery in 1935. It was this: A stimulant medication can mitigate what we now view as ADHD symptoms. But that wasn’t
ADHD and driving: For many years, Adult ADHD researchers made it a top priority. The evidence is clear: ADHD can impair driving safety. Also clear: Medication can improve driving skills. As for this cartoon, count
Oh Canada: How fortunate your ADHD community. You have two major national advocacy groups working on your behalf: CADDRA and CADDAC. I cannot name another country having such an organized, diligent, and coordinated approach to
If you’ve missed the headlines, here’s a quick summary: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has been promoting therapy before medication for young children with ADHD. Sounds reasonable, eh? Except it’s not. I’m asking you to please empty
Frank South went for a second opinion on his Adult ADHD diagnosis. That is, he went on the PBS medical show “Second Opinion” to talk about Adult ADHD. Do you need a second opinion
Welcome to Part 2 of the Top 10 posts here at ADHD Rollercoaster, for 2015. Part 1 listed the first five. Now for the next five. Please note: These top posts are “evergreen”—that is, they
