Gen Z women are abusing stimulants and binge drinking more than their male counterparts — and any other age group, new studies have found. Nearly 37% of women ages 18 to 25 reported excessively ...

Prescriptions for ADHD medications have been spiking in recent years, with the sharpest increase among middle-aged and older women. They’re also the least likely to misuse the prescription stimulants, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One in four adults using prescription stimulants are misusing them, a new medical study recently revealed, and nearly one in 10 had a serous problem. The stimulants are typically ...

Prescription stimulant misuse was less prevalent among women aged 35 to 64, but this same group saw an increase in the number of individuals dispensed these medications. Among patients prescribed ...

Back in the 1960s, when Ritalin (methylphenidate) was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating behavioural problems, parents and teachers alike were impressed by the ...

Human fascination with stimulants is deeply rooted in our biology. Whether it’s the energizing buzz of caffeine, the focus sharpened by prescription medications like methylphenidate or amphetamines, ...

About The Study: Although access to prescription stimulants is essential to addressing important clinical needs of patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity ...