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What—a support group for the partners of adults with ADHD? That struck many people as a strange concept in 2003. That’s when I advanced notion in an essay that went
What does it mean to self-medicate with argument in the context of ADHD? For some individuals with ADHD, conflict can feel oddly regulating. A heated exchange creates urgency, stimulation, and
Many ADHD-challenged individuals and couples describe the same baffling experience: Communications go completely off the rails. One partner says something simple—and the other hears something entirely different. Arguments ensue.
Can teens with ADHD tell when they are on medication—compared to placebo? Researchers sought to answer that question in the study examined below. The findings might shock you. In
The new Vyvanse generic products hit the market in August 2023, shortly after the U.S. patent for Vyvanse expired. The FDA had quickly cleared 14 generic manufacturers. Very quickly, readers
Meet a powerful player in the “How Can I Get my ADHD Medication” game: Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Few consumers know about them. Yet, they represent a huge and
Everywhere you turn online, ADHD relationship advice is quoting John Gottman’s “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” Yet, what looks like relationship failure may actually be ADHD symptoms in disguise.
By now, you’ve probably heard there’s a strong link between ADHD and obesity. But what does the latest research say? And are healthcare providers keeping up? For example, are
A newly published paper reinforces my research findings 20 years ago: That is, living with a partner’s poorly managed ADHD can create stress that damages damage your health —
Ever find it hard to read a meaty blog post about Adult ADHD—even when you want the info? You’re not alone. That’s one reason I started The ADHD Roller
