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Adderall shortage raises questions about widespread dependency on the drug
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — There is a national shortage of Adderall, a drug used to treat several attention-deficit disorders. Intermittent manufacturing delays and a lack of supply to meet market… Read More
Remote Learning’s Distractions Put Extra Pressure On Students With ADHD
By: Jon Hamilton | NPR
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With less structure and supervision than is typically provided inside a classroom, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.
Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First
By: Alex Smith | NPR
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New treatment guidelines don’t assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried.
Most Kids On Medicaid Who Are Prescribed ADHD Drugs Don’t Get Proper Follow-Up
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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An inspector general report from the Department of Health and Human Services found that 100,000 kids who were newly prescribed ADHD medication didn’t see a care provider for months afterward.
‘Cutting-Edge’ Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence
By: Chris Benderev | NPR
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With 113 locations in the U.S., Brain Balance says its drug-free approach has helped tens of thousands of children. But experts say there’s insufficient proof of its effectiveness.