Stimulant ADHD medications work differently than thought
December 24, 2025
December 24, 2025
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 24 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Stimulant ADHD medications work differently than thought
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Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million kids ages 3 to 17 take an ADHD medication, a number that has increased as more children . . .
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Stimulant ADHD medications work differently than thought
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Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million kids ages 3 to 17 take an ADHD medication, a number that has increased as more children . . .