A meta-analysis found that 27% of individuals with ADHD develop cannabis use disorder during their lives, with 19% affected at the time of data collection. They are nearly three times more likely to develop this disorder compared to those without...
A 15-year study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders found that ADHD symptoms persist from young adulthood into early middle age. Inattention in particular is associated with lower satisfaction in relationships and careers, especially for men.
A recent study found that individuals with more severe ADHD symptoms outperformed others in an online foraging task, demonstrating a greater propensity for exploration and higher reward collection, suggesting an adaptive advantage of ADHD traits in certain environments.
A study found that children with ADHD are more likely to be overweight and perform poorly in fitness tests, despite similar diets to peers without ADHD. This link underscores ADHD's impact on physical health from an early age, highlighting the...
A new study has found being treated for ADHD with medication reduces the risk of early death for people with the disorder.
NIH researchers analyzed over 10,000 brain images, uncovering a link between ADHD symptoms and atypical connectivity between the brain's frontal cortex and deep structures involved in learning, emotion, and behavior control. This large-scale study opens new paths for understanding and...
A meta-analysis of over 200,000 participants found prenatal cannabis exposure significantly increases the risk of ADHD symptoms in offspring and suggests a possible risk for ASD. This highlights the need for caution regarding cannabis use during pregnancy.
Recent research in Biological Psychiatry reveals a genetic link between early language development and ADHD risk, with a notable shift from infancy to toddlerhood. This study of 17,298 children highlights the crucial role of genetics in vocabulary growth and its...
A new study introduces the iFocus method, using eye-tracking to objectively measure ADHD stimulant medication effects.
A study in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports links ADHD and hypersexual behavior, showing those with ADHD may engage in hypersexual activities as a coping mechanism for psychological distress. Impulsivity and emotional regulation difficulties in ADHD are key factors...
A study reveals ADHD behaviors are heritable, with minor influence from parental behaviors or gene-environment interactions. Analyzing twins and families, it found genetic factors largely explain parent-child ADHD resemblance.
A pilot study investigating a group of adults visiting an ayahuasca retreat in Peru found significant reductions in their levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity following their stay. These reductions occurred regardless of the duration of the retreat or the...
A study finds ADHD individuals have a higher prevalence of hoarding symptoms than those with OCD or no disorder, challenging traditional views of hoarding as an OCD subtype. This novel finding urges clinicians to consider hoarding disorder in ADHD treatment,...
A recent study found that individuals with ADHD have reduced motivation for effortful tasks, which can be significantly improved with amphetamine-based medications. This shifts the understanding of ADHD beyond traditional symptoms to include motivational challenges.
Adults with ADHD who practiced microdosing psychedelics reported increased mindfulness after four weeks, according to a study in Frontiers in Psychiatry. The research highlights the need for controlled studies to validate these findings