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If you take a medication for a psychiatric condition, you may have experienced troubled sleep — insomnia, daytime sleepiness, or…

Today, everyone has a smartphone in their pocket. You’re probably reading this article on it. And while having the world…

When children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stimulant medications like Ritalin or Adderall are usually the first line of treatment. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines Monday upholding that central role of medications accompanied by behavioral therapy in ADHD treatment.

Is weed a schedule 5 drug? What about ketamine or gabapentin? Here is a list of drugs by schedule from 1 – 5. Drugs in Schedules IV (4) and V (5) are considered to be the highest risk for abuse, addiction or harm.

The truth about attention-deficit meds and insomnia People with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have a harder time falling asleep — in…

A commonly prescribed class of drugs used to treat ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) may slightly increase the risk of developing…

Ritalin, Vyvanse, Adderall are often used for ADHD management. Are they safe? Are there alternatives?

Children who are prescribed a popular ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) stimulant may be at risk of experiencing hallucinations or other…

Some really useful drugs have irksome side effects, but not all of those persist. Soldier through one or more unpleasant…

Think the only way to deal with a child who has ADHD is with a stimulant? Think again. More parenting…