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ADHD Treatment Algorithm

November 19, 2024

Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP and Daniel Carlat, MD

Dr. Puzantian and Dr. Carlat have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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ADHD Treatment Algorithm

When Bipolar and ADHD Overlap: Diagnosis

November 18, 2024

Kellie Newsome, PMHNP and Chris Aiken, MD

You’ll never be 100% sure if a patient has bipolar, ADHD, or both, but we’ll get you as close as we can.

Research Update

Overdiagnosis of ADHD

November 1, 2024

Alvin Marquez, MD

Alvin Marquez, MD. Dr. Marquez has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

A recent study reveals the limitations of ADHD screening tools, highlighting the risks of overdiagnosis in adults based on self-reports.

News of Note

Azstarys: Vyvanse’s Dexmethylphenidate Cousin

November 1, 2024

Chris Aiken, MD

Chris Aiken, MD. Editor-in-Chief, The Carlat Psychiatry Report.

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

Azstarys is methylphenidate's answer to Vyvanse. But how does its abuse potential compare?

Clinical Update

Vyvanse Goes Generic: An Amphetamine Apart

November 1, 2024

David Liebers, MD and Chris Aiken, MD

David Liebers, MD. Psychiatry resident at NYU Langone, Department of Psychiatry.

Chris Aiken, MD. Editor-in-Chief, The Carlat Psychiatry Report. Assistant Professor, NYU Langone Department of Psychiatry. Practicing psychiatrist, Winston-Salem, NC.

Dr. Liebers and Dr. Aiken have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Known for lower misuse potential and a smoother effect profile, lisdexamfetamine stands out in ADHD treatment. This article explores what makes it unique among stimulants.

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.