Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed disorder among American kids. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 5 million, or 9 percent of children aged 3 to 7 years have ADHD. Children with ADHD have a combination of three behavioral characteristics: hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention — which parents […]

When we think of performance-enhancing drugs, we think of substances used to improve sports performance. But now, we can include drugs that improve performance in academic exams as well. According to a recent report by the New York Times, high school students across the country have been turning to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs not to […]