18 February 2010 | Long-term use of drugs such as Ritalin and dexamphetamine may not improve the social and emotional well-being or academic performance of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a study funded by the Western Australian government has concluded.
1 December 2009 | Non-pharmacological approaches to treating children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have been recommended as the first port of treatment in updated draft guidelines released yesterday.
14 October 2009 | The Federal opposition has accused the Government of failing to properly regulate drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 1 comment
13 October 2009 | The Therapeutic Goods Administration has rejected claims that its adverse reaction reports indicated an "alarming" growth of severe psychotic episodes in children taking drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 5 comments
2 October 2009 | Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder now have a subsidised extended-release formulation, with the listing extension of Concerta on the PBS.