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ADHD Meds May Help Control Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy

TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 – Psychostimulants may help opioid use disorder (OUD) outcomes in pregnant women, according to a study published online June 11 in Nature Mental Health. Kevin Y. Xu, ...

Help for Women Battling ADHD & Opioid Addiction in Pregnancy

MONDAY, June 17, 2024 – Opioid overdoses in pregnant women are at an all-time high in the United States, and researchers think they’ve figured out one way to counter this phenomenon. Attention d...

ADHD Patients Could Face Disrupted Access to Meds Following Fraud Case

FRIDAY, June 14, 2024 – The two top officers of a telehealth company that began to distribute ADHD drugs widely during the pandemic have been charged with health care fraud, the U.S. Department of...

Younger Kids in Class Might Be Misdiagnosed With ADHD, Autism

FRIDAY, June 7, 2024 – If your child is among the youngest in their school grade, it's more likely they'll be mistakenly identified by teachers as having ADHD or autism, a new study confirms....

FDA Approves First Liquid, Nonstimulant ADHD Treatment, Onyda XR

MONDAY, June 3, 2024 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved once-daily Onyda XR (clonidine hydrochloride) as the first liquid, nonstimulant treatment for...

FDA Approves Onyda XR (clonidine hydrochloride) Non-Stimulant Liquid Treatment for ADHD

May 29, 2024 – Business Wire – Tris Pharma, Inc. (Tris), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pain, addiction and neurological dis...

Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD May Cut Some Forms of Criminality

WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Pharmacological treatment may reduce some types of criminality among adolescents and young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study...

Weighted Blankets May Not Help Troubled Children Sleep

TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 – Weighted blankets are trendy items, largely based on the idea that the pressure of a heavy blanket will help a person more easily slip into slumber. But they do little to...

One in Nine U.S. Children Have Ever Been Diagnosed With ADHD

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in U.S. children continue to increase, with approximately one in nine having ever received a diagnosis,...

1 in 9 U.S. Children Have Been Diagnosed With ADHD

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – About 1 in 9 American children have ever received an ADHD diagnosis, slightly more than the number of kids currently being treated for the disorder, a new study shows. About...

For Pregnant Women, Fluoridated Drinking Water Might Raise Risks for Baby: Study

TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – Fetal exposure to fluoride from a mom-to-be's drinking water might raise the odds for physical and mental health issues in toddlers, new research suggests. The study, which...

Staying Fit Boosts Kids' Mental Health

TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows. Getting plenty of exercise may guard against depressive symptoms, anxiety...

Prenatal Opioid Exposure Not Tied to Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Offspring

THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 – Prenatal opioid exposure seems not to be associated with a meaningful increase in the risk for neuropsychiatric disorders in offspring, according to a study published...

Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring

THURSDAY, April 24, 2024 – Prescription opioids taken during pregnancy are not associated with a substantial increase in risk of developmental disorders like ADHD in children, a new study has found....

Green Space May Benefit Mental Health in Early Childhood

WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – Green space is associated with fewer internalizing symptoms in early childhood, according to a study published online April 10 in JAMA Network Open. Nissa Towe-Goodman, ...

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