ADHD Research News

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

A new study shows individuals with ADHD are more sexually adventurous but less satisfied in relationships, with women particularly affected.

The nationwide shortage of Adderall, a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, has highlighted issues of overprescription and misuse, leading to stigmatization and access difficulties for those in need. While Adderall works by regulating dopamine levels to alleviate ADHD...

A recent study in the Journal of Sleep Research found that undergraduate students with ADHD are more inclined to be evening types and exhibit depressive symptoms. The research, encompassing 4,751 students, also highlighted a strong association between inattentive ADHD symptoms...

A recent study reveals that pregnancy complications and familial factors, including household income, partially explain the link between low fetal growth rate and ADHD symptoms in children. Differences in maternal substance use impact ADHD rates, with significant variances observed between...