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Top 10 Findings: Alcohol, ADHD, and Antipsychotics

October 28, 2024

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

A new med combo for alcohol use disorder, antipsychotic dose reduction in schizophrenia, and two new tips for using stimulants in ADHD.

Research Update

How Safe Is Methylphenidate?

October 1, 2024

Earth Hasassri, MD

Earth Hasassri, MD. Dr. Hasassri has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Most of us use methylphenidate (MPH) routinely in patients across a wide range of ages and even diagnoses. But what are the long-term side effects of MPH? This research update gives you a current understanding of the potential risks with helpful guidance on how to proceed with care.

Research Update

Stimulants in Preschool-Age Children

October 1, 2024

Earth Hasassri, MD

Earth Hasassri, MD. Dr. Hasassri has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

We are understandably hesitant to treat young children with medication for ADHD. Does it work? Will there be worse or different side effects? This research update will help you weigh the risks and benefits of pursuing stimulant treatment for ADHD in our smallest patients.

Expert Q&A

Treating ADHD in Young Children

October 1, 2024

Natalie Pon, MD

Natalie Pon, MD

Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Children’s Health Council; adjunct clinical faculty, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA.

Dr. Pon has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

What does ADHD look like in young children? How do we differentiate it from just another active toddler? And if a young child really does have ADHD, how do we treat it? Our interview with Dr. Natalie Pon will help you identify and treat ADHD in young children.

Clinical Update

Boost or Bust: Navigating the Risks of Prescription Stimulants

October 1, 2024

David Stiffler, MD and Noah Capurso, MD

David Stiffler, MD. Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Center at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY.

Noah Capurso, MD, MHS. Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University, and Editor-in-Chief, The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report.

Drs. Stiffler and Capurso have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Prescription stimulants, while effective for treating ADHD, are widely taken without a prescription, particularly by young adults for cognitive enhancement, weight loss, and recreational purposes. This misuse poses serious risks, from developing stimulant use disorder to experiencing severe cardiovascular and psychiatric effects. In this article, you'll learn about the prevalence and patterns of stimulant misuse, its associated dangers, and tips on how to manage it in clinical practice.

Research Update

High-Dose Stimulants in Adult ADHD

September 3, 2024

Sy Clark, MD

Sy Clark, MD. Dr. Clark has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Finding the right stimulant dose for adult ADHD can be tough. This study looked at how higher doses beyond FDA limits affect symptom control and side effects.

ADHD Algorithm

April 22, 2024

Joshua Feder, MD and Mara Goverman

What steps should clinicians take if psychopharmacologic treatments and school behavioral strategies are insufficient for managing a child with ADHD? We've all been there. ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, of course, affects millions of children and adolescents worldwide and can significantly impact focus, impulses, and engagement with friends.

Parents and caregivers need to understand the different kinds of medications and therapies that are available to help manage ADHD. In this podcast, Mara and I will explore the various treatment options for ADHD in children and discuss how to navigate the process of selecting more effective treatments.

Research Update

Powering Up the Brain: tDCS for ADHD?

April 1, 2024

Jesse Koskey, MD.

Jesse Koskey, MD. Dr. Koskey has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

A popular DIY therapy for depression (transcranial direct current stimulation) is tested in ADHD.

Four Natural Therapies for ADHD (with Richard Brown, MD)

November 27, 2023

Chris Aiken, MD, Kellie Newsome, PMHNP, and Richard P. Brown, MD

Richard Brown, MD, shows us how to use his top four natural therapies for ADHD: Pycnoginol, Rhodiola rosea, Racetams, American Ginseng.

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ADHD: 3 Associated Syndromes

November 20, 2023

Chris Aiken, MD, Kellie Newsome, PMHNP, and Richard P. Brown, MD

Around 50% of people with ADHD suffer from other cognitive problems, and Richard Brown, MD, describes them: 1) Working memory 2) Slow processing speed and 3) Dyslexia.