ADHD medication use offers protective benefits against self-harm, traffic crashes, unintentional injuries, and criminal and oppositional behaviors. In addition, early and consistent use of methylphenidate influences frontal lobe development in the brains of children with ADHD, according to two new studies.| ADDitude
The science is clear: ADHD is a genetic condition whose expression is muted or amplified by environmental factors. Medication is the most effective treatment for ADHD symptoms, and it works best when augmented with behavioral therapy, exercise, clean nutrition, and adequate sleep.| ADDitude