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Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use

SUNDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) -- Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and teens who start using cigarettes, drugs or alcohol tend to share at least one personality trait: impulsiveness, experts say.

AssureRx Health Launches Personalized Medicine Test for ADHD

MASON, Ohio, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AssureRx Health, Inc. today announced it has launched a personalized medicine test for the growing number of children and adults diagnosed with attention deficit ...

ADHD: Ritalin prescriptions are soaring but experts warn of serious side-effects

More and more children under six are on Ritalin even though a health watchdog recommends it is not prescribed to pre-school children. Children on ADHD medication can be exposed to serious risks. Suicidal thoughts are among a battery of known side-effects of Ritalin-type drugs.

The skinny on ADHD drugs

While parents often worry about the side effects of ADHD medication, the reality is that the impact of untreated ADHD is often much worse than any of the medication side effects.

ADHD or Not? Why a Diagnosis Matters

WebMD talks to experts about what's involved in ADHD diagnosis and why a medical diagnosis matters.