ADHD linked to disrupted brain signals involved in focusing attention

Review study ( N = 3,277,590) shows a high global prevalence of ADHD in children/adolescents, of 8.0 % (95%CI 6.0–10 %). The prevalence estimate was twice higher in boys (10 %) compared to girls (5 %). Of the three subtypes, the inattentive type of ADHD was most common.

Despite stigma, stimulant meds for ADHD do not encourage children to use drugs later in life

ADHD diagnoses in UK men grew nearly 20-fold in 18 years