ADHD Drug Adderall in Short Supply

ADHD Drug Adderall in Short Supply

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Labor shortages at Teva Pharmaceuticals have made Adderall, a widely used attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug, hard to find in some drugstores. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration noted that there’s no overall shortage of ADHD medications. Only Teva is reporting supply … Read more

FDA Warns of Websites Selling Adderall Illegally

FDA Warns of Websites Selling Adderall Illegally

April 12, 2022 – The FDA and Drug Enforcement Administration have issued joint warnings to online pharmacies they say are illegally selling Adderall without prescriptions. Adderall, an amphetamine-based stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, “has a high potential for abuse and addiction and should only be used under the supervision of a licensed … Read more

Many Teens Overdose on Meds Prescribed for ADHD, Anxiety

Many Teens Overdose on Meds Prescribed for ADHD, Anxiety

MONDAY, March 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taken correctly, prescription drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can help teens and young adults navigate their condition, but a new study finds many are dying from overdosing on these medications. In 2019, benzodiazepines like Xanax and stimulants like Adderall accounted for more than 700 and 900 … Read more

Researchers develop a smartphone app to identify ADHD symptoms – ET HealthWorld

Researchers develop a smartphone app to identify ADHD symptoms – ET HealthWorld

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can be a concerning mental health issue for kids as well as affect the adults. While it’s very important to be on the lookout for warning signs and symptoms at the earliest onset, researchers have now developed a novel technique, using a smartphone-app to help people and caregivers for … Read more

Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism

Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Infants may show early signs of autism, but a diagnosis usually isn’t made until age 3. Now, a new study suggests that jumpstarting therapy might stave off that diagnosis altogether. Researchers say their preemptive, parent-led intervention could have a significant impact on children’s … Read more