Treating ADD With Medication Oct 18, 2008
According to , ADD medication reduces the overwhelming symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness that plague ADD patients ... Stimulants can boost concentration and reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity. (Suite101.com)
Head of State Oct 17, 2008
Far from diminishing, the behaviors that marked McCain s Senate career unregulated anger, impulsivity, inability to tolerate ambiguity would surely stalk his White House, and on a grander scale. Difficulties with abstract thinking breed obsessive behaviors and tendencies to personalize issues in very concrete terms in lieu of dealing with nuance and complexity. (The American Conservative)
Impulsive Eater? Remembering Failures May Help Curb Eating Sep 17, 2008
Authors Anirban Mukhopadhyay (University of Michigan), Jaideep Sengupta (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), and Suresh Ramanathan (University of Chicago) assessed the impulsivity of participants in four related studies ... 17, 2005) A new research laboratory for the study of impulsivity in adults and children has opened in a renovated building at the corner of Cloverdale and Medical Center Boulevard at Wake Forest University ... (June 16, 2008) Scientists have found impulsivity, a... (Science Daily)
Why Delaying Gratification Is Smart Sep 12, 2008
Discounting future rewards too much is a form of impulsivity, and an important way in which we can neglect to exert self-control. See also. (Science Daily)
Antipsychotic Drug Reduces Suicidal Thoughts Sep 10, 2008
Risperidone also improved other symptoms such as impulsivity that seem to be related to a person's risk of suicide. Commenting on the findings, Li told Reuters Health that effective drug treatment for the suicidal thoughts that often accompany major depression remains to be established. (MEDLINEplus)
Obama-backer Annette Bening pillories Palin... Sep 5, 2008
Does each ticket have adequate, "understanding and knowledge" of workings around Washington"? 5. Does each ticket have enough "vigor, wisdom and Vision" for the future of our beloved Great-grand Nation? 6. Does each ticket possess enough joint foreign policy experience and ex-poser based on "American Values, Virtues, Vastness, and strong soul"? 7. Are their campaign talk, slogans, ads, plans, and programs based on facts and are they free of fear, fiction, frivolous labels, unfair attacks,... (The Drudge Report)
ADHD medication VYVANSE now available in 6 dosage strengths at US pharmacies Aug 27, 2008
In clinical studies of VYVANSE in children and adults, VYVANSE showed significant improvement in the core ADHD symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity ... "VYVANSE is a recently approved ADHD treatment option for the adult population. In a clinical study with adults, VYVANSE was shown, within the first week, to significantly improve ADHD symptoms, inattention, such as the ability to focus and organize, and hyperactivity and impulsivity, such as restlessness, and interrupting." ... 8... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
The truth about attention deficit disorder Aug 26, 2008
For children to be diagnosed with ADHD, they must have symptoms of either hyperactivity and impulsivity or inattention for at least six months to the severity that they impair their ability to function at home, school or in the community setting. Prior to making a diagnosis, a healthcare provider will gather a thorough medical and family history to be sure the symptoms are not related to some other condition. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Explaining Borderline Personality Disorder Aug 26, 2008
Often impulsive to the point of being potentially self-damaging, these individuals may exhibit impulsivity in spending, sexual behavior, substance abuse, binge eating and other reckless behaviors. They often engage in self-mutilating acts, such as cutting themselves, and threaten or attempt suicide. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Behavioural Traits of Psychopaths Jul 31, 2008
Inability to delay gratification combined with a lack of fear and other constraints on behaviour leads to impulsivity. This, along with a lack of empathy, causes psychopaths to be selfish and irresponsible. (Suite101.com)
Innovative program focuses on improved care for children with ADHD Jul 7, 2008
ADHD is characterized by developmentally inappropriate symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. These symptoms produce significant impairment in school performance, social interactions with peers and family, daily self-management activities and self-esteem. (EurekAlert!)
Study uncovers how Ritalin works in brain to boost cognition, focus attention Jun 25, 2008
A behavioral disorder marked by hyperactivity, impulsivity and the inability to concentrate, ADHD has been treated for more than a half-century with Ritalin, Adderall and other stimulant drugs. New reports also indicate these meds have lately been embraced by healthy Americans of all ages as a means to boost mental performance. (EurekAlert!)
ADHD cuts workplace productivity Jun 24, 2008
The three major facets of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity; in adults, the outer symptoms of hyperactivity often become internalized - instead of the person physically racing around a room, their mind is racing. Here are some symptoms of adult ADHD that may surface at work. (Globe and Mail)
Bad boys turn to their 'dark' side for success Jun 20, 2008
His research makes him believe that a "dark triad" of socially negative characteristics -- a narcissistic sense of entitlement, a Machiavellian knack for manipulation and a slightly psychotic urge for impulsivity -- make a person more likely to succeed not only with the opposite sex but with other aspects of life. "It's a very James Bond kind of psychology," Jonason said in an interview with the Globe and Mail. (CTV.ca)
Why bad boys get girls Jun 19, 2008
Research done by Peter Jonason at New Mexico State University says it's all to do with the dark triad a trio of otherwise negative characteristics combining the narcissist's sense of entitlement, the non-clinical psychopath's high impulsivity and thrill-seeking nature, and the manipulative skills of Machiavellianism. At high levels, they'll make a person a social pariah, but a certain amount of each will result in a highly active sex life, says the study. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Did the gene for ADHD help our nomadic ancestors? Jun 17, 2008
Previous research has linked the gene with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-type behavior in young men risk-taking, reward-seeking and impulsivity, says Campbell. But people can have different versions of the gene. (EurekAlert!)
Every three hours, more tragedy Jun 14, 2008
With 60 percent of suicides involving guns, a pistol within easy reach can turn a teenager's natural impulsivity into immutable tragedy. At the release of the Children's Defense Fund's gun report, Douglas H. Palmer, president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and mayor of Trenton, N.J., spoke with an urgency that should be shared by all elected officials, including those here in Georgia, where the rate of gun deaths exceeds the national average. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Can't Sleep? Turn Off the Cell Phone! Jun 12, 2008
The youngsters mothers were asked to record the amount of time the children slept each night and fill out questionnaires about their child's hyperactivity and impulsivity, inattention and daytime sleepiness ... Not surprisingly, the short-sleepers were also more likely to score higher on tests of hyperactivity and impulsivity at age six, highlighting the importance of consistent and sufficient sleep in promoting concentration and attention skills. (Time.com)
Is ADHD An Advantage For Nomadic Tribesmen? Jun 11, 2008
According to Eisenberg "this gene is likely to be involved in impulsivity, reward anticipation and addiction". One version of the DRD4 gene, the '7R allele', is believed to be associated with food craving as well as ADHD. By studying adult men of the Ariaal of Kenya, some of whom still live as nomads while others have recently settled, the research team investigated whether this association would have the same implications in different environments. (Science Daily)
Serotonin Link To Impulsivity, Decision-making, Confirmed Jun 11, 2008
Though many have hypothesised the link between serotonin and impulsivity, this is one of the first studies to show a causal link between the two. Their findings highlight why some of us may become combative or aggressive when we haven't eaten. (Science Daily)
* World News Quick Take Jun 10, 2008
The dopamine receptor gene the team studied is involved in impulsivity, reward anticipation and addiction and is believed to be associated with food craving as well as ADHD.. URUGUAY. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Should Medical Researchers Share Their Results With Volunteers In Their Studies? Jun 8, 2008
17, 2005) A new research laboratory for the study of impulsivity in adults and children has opened in a renovated building at the corner of Cloverdale and Medical Center Boulevard at Wake Forest University. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Serotonin may affect our sense of fairness, scientists report Jun 7, 2008
Though many scientists have hypothesized a link between serotonin and impulsivity, this is one of the first studies to show a causal link between the two. The findings highlight why some of us may become combative or aggressive when we have not eaten. (EurekAlert!)
TYC Shuts Down Local Aggression Management Program Jun 6, 2008
It will be replaced by a new program called Redirect, which is based on privilege system, the TYC said, and addresses the underlying causes of aggression, impulsivity and chronic negative behavior. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Those with ADHD do 1 month's less work a year Jun 4, 2008
The condition is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity and is more common among children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior and pay attention. (MSNBC -- Health)
FDA Urged To Ban Some Food Dyes Jun 4, 2008
But Beth Tribble says her 9-year-old Michael experienced hyperactivity, impulsivity and restlessness for years - until the minute she removed the dyes from his diet, reports CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes. "There is no purpose for these dyes to be in our food," Tribble said. (CBS News)
Childhood lead exposure linked to adult crime May 28, 2008
For nearly 50 years, researchers have known about the relationship between children's impulsivity and high levels of lead in their bodies. As recently as 2007, economist Rick Nevin tied violent crime rates to historic use of leaded gasoline. (USA Today)
A Trial Of Removing Food Additives Should Be Considered For Hyperactive Children, Experts Suggest May 24, 2008
(May 17, 2007) New research shows that the existence of overactivity, impulsivity and inattentiveness in children who also exhibit poor achievement in math, reading, and language may be due to shared genetic. (May 20, 2008) A recent trial, known as the National Institute for Neurological Disorders rt-PA Stroke Trial, had a profound effect on how patients with stroke were managed, and yet many stroke experts had concerns. (Science Daily)
Key differences in addicts brains May 22, 2008
Dr Jeff Dalley, who led the study funded by the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust, said that this showed clearly that the brain differences, and the impulsivity linked to them, pre-dated any exposure to drugs, with the possibility that the situation in human drug users could be the same. The reasons why any particular individual may start using drugs and become a problem drug user are far more complex than just genetic make-up. (BBC News -- Health)
Mental Health Resources In Queens May 16, 2008
(Annmarie Fertoli) Members and staff at Venture House in Jamaica pose in the clubhouse’s garden. Venture House offers a rehabilitative social environment for people living with mental illness. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Electrode Placement Key to Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Patients May 14, 2008
Implanting electrodes to stimulate the subthalamic nucleus, a part of the brain potentially related to impulsivity, has helped people with Parkinson's disease reduce their medication intake by up to 65 percent and lessen characteristic motor impairment by as much as 70 percent, according to background information for the study published in the May issue of Archives of Neurology. But a study of seven Parkinson's patients who did not respond well to the procedure shows that additional surgery to... (MEDLINEplus)
Electrode Re-implantation Helps Some Parkinson's Disease Patients May 14, 2008
Implanting electrodes that stimulate the subthalamic nucleus, a region deep in the brain potentially related to impulsivity, is effective in reducing medication doses and improving the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, according to background information in the article. With this treatment, medication doses are often reduced by 50 percent to 65 percent, and scores on scales measuring motor function (generally impaired in Parkinson's disease) typically improve by 40 percent to 70 percent. (Science Daily)
Diagnosing ADHD in Preschool May 13, 2008
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome characterized by the presence of clinically significant levels of hyperactivity, impulsivity, short attention span, difficulty waiting in line, interrupting, disorganization, and low frustration tolerance ... Toddlers and very young children normally exhibit many of the features of ADHD. Child neurologist Dr. Sara J. Dorison explains that it is difficult to determine whether a young child has a normal amount of hyperactivity,... (Suite101.com)
Jerry Crasnick May 13, 2008
" Rehabilitation brought Henniger from Denver Health to Craig Hospital, and a slew of talented and devoted professionals. Jim Schraa, his neuropsychologist, helps him deal with his newfound impulsivity and penchant for expressing emotions before thinking. Walter Johnson, a Denver ocularist with a classic baseball name, talked him through the trauma of losing an eye, then crafted a prosthetic replacement. Henniger even received clearance to resume driving a car on a limited basis. Doctors Mario... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Phase III pivotal results presented of VYVANSE to treat ADHD in adults May 9, 2008
"This study demonstrated that VYVANSE significantly improved ADHD symptoms in adults, including inattention, such as the ability to focus, organize and complete tasks, which are essential during an adult day, as well as hyperactivity, such as restlessness, and impulsivity." ... ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of... (EurekAlert!)
Manage childhood hyperactivity with food May 8, 2008
But for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity interfere with daily life ... A child is considered to have ADHD if he or she demonstrates symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity for at least six months in two settings, such as home and school. (Globe and Mail)
Overcome your fears May 8, 2008
Genes do influence impulsivity, which certainly affects the risks people take. And testosterone inclines males to take more risks than females. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
New analysis shows DAYTRANA offered ADHD symptom control for 12 months May 8, 2008
g., inability to focus, organize and finish tasks), while boys tend to exhibit disruptive symptoms such as hyperactivity and impulsivity (e ... ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development ... To be properly diagnosed with ADHD, a child needs to demonstrate at least six of nine symptoms of inattention; and/or... (EurekAlert!)
Shire investigational nonstimulant INTUNIV showed significant efficacy in reducing ADHD symptoms May 8, 2008
The prefrontal cortex is an area of the brain associated with executive functioning, ie, working memory, behavioral inhibition, regulation of attention, distractibility, impulsivity, and frustration tolerance ... ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development ... To be properly diagnosed with ADHD, a child needs... (EurekAlert!)
FDA approves VYVANSE, first and only once-daily prodrug stimulant to treat ADHD in adults May 2, 2008
The good news is that in a clinical study with adults, one daily dose of VYVANSE significantly improved ADHD symptoms of inattention, such as the ability to focus and organize, as well as hyperactivity and impulsivity ... ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development ... To be properly diagnosed with ADHD, a... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
High Testosterone Means High Profits Apr 15, 2008
More remarkable, perhaps, is that no one had previously worked out how, especially considering the known risks sensation-seeking and impulsivity among them associated with persistently high levels of the hormone. The increased levels measured in Cambridge's brief study might have been acute, as opposed to chronic. (Time.com)
Sleep Problems Common In Children With ADHD, Study Shows Apr 9, 2008
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a behavioral disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. "ADHD is the most common mental health disorder in childhood, affecting up to 11 percent of Australians aged 6 to 17 years," according to background information in the article. (Science Daily)
Not eating before a big night out might be common for some students, but for others, it's the epidemic of drunkorexia Apr 4, 2008
"The two behaviors have been shown to occur within the same person, lead to worse drinking outcomes and may stem from similar sources of anxiety, impulsivity and emotion regulation," she said in an e-mail interview. Bergen-Cico said drunkorexia mostly affects women by restricting their eating so they can get drunk easier and to compensate for the calories taken in from alcohol. (Daily Orange, NY)
Eating Disorders Common In ADHD Girls Mar 27, 2008
"As they get older, their impulsivity may make it difficult for them to maintain healthy eating and a healthy weight, resulting in self-consciousness about their body image and the binging and purging symptoms," she said. The results are based on a study of 228 girls in the San Francisco Bay area; 140 had ADHD.. (WNBC.com, NY)
Alcohol and Health Problems Mar 22, 2008
Poor judgment, impulsivity and lack of vigilance: Drinkers are more inclined to suffer relationship damage, legal troubles, job loss, accidents and violent attacks as a result of poor judgment than nondrinkers. One in every four cases of violent crime results from alcohol use, and alcohol also increases the risk for suicide. (Suite101.com)
Girls & Attention Deficit Disorder Mar 17, 2008
As they get older, their impulsivity may make it difficult for them to maintain healthy eating and a healthy weight, resulting in self-consciousness about their body image and the binging and purging symptoms. The Link Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Depression. (Suite101.com)
Adolescent Girls With ADHD Are At Increased Risk For Eating Disorders, Study Shows Mar 16, 2008
"As they get older, their impulsivity may make it difficult for them to maintain healthy eating and a healthy weight, resulting in self-consciousness about their body image and the binging and purging symptoms." ... Girls with the "combined type" of ADHD (those with both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity) were most likely to have adolescent bulimia nervosa symptoms, relative to girls with the "inattentive type" of ADHD (those with inattention only) and girls without ADHD. Girls with both... (Science Daily)
Living with ADHD Mar 15, 2008
People with ADHD are identified by the National Institute of Mental Health as those displaying "persistent age-inappropriate symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are sufficient to cause impairment in major life activities." ... The inability to bridle immediate reactions or think before acting are characteristic of the impulsivity associated with ADHD.. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Curbing Impulsivity In Children With ADHD Mar 6, 2008
CMU associate professor of psychology Mark Reilly, along with experimental psychology graduate students Andrew Fox and Dennis Hand, recently published a study that investigated impulsivity in two strains of rat. The spontaneously hypertensive rat has been proposed as a rodent model of ADHD because the rats have behavioral characteristics similar to those seen in humans diagnosed with ADHD. In the study, the impulsivity of spontaneously hypertensive rats was compared to their parent strain... (Science Daily)
Psychotropic drugs and shootings Mar 4, 2008
Look up any of these drugs in reference books, and you will find under "adverse effects" and, sometimes under "warnings: "anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity. hypomania, and mania, have been reported in adult and pediatric patients being treated with antidepressants. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Badeaux sent to state prison from local jail Mar 3, 2008
bad - o wrote on Feb 17, 2008 12:56 PM:" Too much testosterone - too much impulsivity - too many priviledges and feelings of entitlement. Hope this young Mr. Bad-O stews in this every day of his life. Hopefully he makes everyday an opportunity to serve penance for what he should have thought about BEFORE he took a dare. Even elementary kids know DARES are for DUMMIES! Consequence: Take his car and license - he should never drive again. His dr. lic should read that he's not eligible for alcohol... (New Iberia, LA)
FDA Approves PRISTIQ(TM) for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Major Depressive Disorder Mar 1, 2008
Consider changing the therapeutic regimen, including possibly discontinuing the medication, in patients whose depression is persistently worse or includes symptoms of anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity, akathisia, hypomania, mania, or suicidality that are severe, abrupt in onset, or were not part of the patient's presenting symptoms ... Anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity,... (PR Newswire)
District PTO presenting ADHD program Feb 29, 2008
ADHD manifests itself as a persistent pattern of inattention and/ or hyperactivity/ impulsivity that occurs more frequently and more severely than is typically observed in people at comparable levels of development, the site states. Rodgers said he broached the idea of the presentation to the districtwide PTO in a joint meeting earlier this month after seeing a similar program offered in another school district. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Physicians focus on stopping pain epidemic Feb 17, 2008
9-10 a.m. Who Needs Back Surgery" Richard A. Deyo, MD, MPH Several lines of evidence suggest we may be doing too much back surgery in the United States. The evidence that this may be true includes expert opinion, comparison with other countries, geographic variations in surgery rates within the US, rapid increases in certain types of surgery, patient outcomes in areas with high or low surgical rates, and the preferences of patients when they are well informed. According to Deyo, surgery offers... (EurekAlert!)
Antidepressants Can Increase Depression, Impulsivity and Suicide Risk by Decreasing Dopamine Feb 9, 2008
Decreasing dopamine level can increase depression, impulsivity and suicide risk in depressed patients, who were previously dopamine deficient. "When physicians prescribe serotonin enhancement medications to dopamine deficient patients, patients sometimes become more depressed, impulsive and suicidal," said Dr. Rick Sponaugle, Medical Director of Florida Detox. (PR Newswire)
Your Personality Type Influences How Much Self-control You Have Jan 28, 2008
25, 2007) Impulsivity is a problem common to many different personality and psychiatric disorders, including alcoholism. A new study that looked at impulsivity among alcoholic subpopulations has found that. (Science Daily)
Study Raises Questions About Diagnosis, Medical Treatment Of ADHD Jan 25, 2008
ADHD is a common, chronic behavioral disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that is thought to affect some 5 to 10 percent of school-age children worldwide ... Further confirmation that ADHD symptoms do change with age: Hyperactivity and impulsivity decrease with age, while inattention increasingly predominates. (Science Daily)
BHSU research links impulsivity, health risk Jan 20, 2008
A research study by Black Hills State University assistant professor of psychology Scott Stoltenberg suggests impulsivity may be to blame for such health-risk behaviors ... "Perhaps if you can better understand the relationship between impulsivity and engaging in risky health behaviors, you can use it as a way to screen people and have some sort of prevention," Stoltenberg said ... One was the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, a direct measure of impulsivity, and the other was the Stop Signal... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Short Male Babies Have More Than Double The Risk Of Violent Suicide Attempts, Study Suggests Jan 19, 2008
It is crucial to brain development and low levels are important in impulsivity, aggression, and suicidal behaviour. Serotonin levels may be affected by premature birth and other factors restricting growth in the womb, they add. (Science Daily)
What Britney did next Jan 15, 2008
"Move back. I'm scared. Stop it. Stop it. I want to get back in the car. Just stop it. Let me get in the car, please,'' Spears told photographers. The singer's subsequent journey was then covered live on television by local and national news networks, which showed Spears' black Cadillac Escalade being followed by a convoy of photographers. Spears paid a mysterious visit to a church - with photographers storming into the place of worship behind her - before heading for lunch at a shopping mall... (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Chaos as Britney denied custody Jan 15, 2008
Psychologist Mark Goulston told the magazine Spears was showing "classic bipolar behaviour" including "poor judgment and impulsivity.". Ongoing custody feud. (iAfrica.com)
Brain Abnormalities Underlying Key Element Of Borderline Personality Disorder Identified Dec 28, 2007
Hallmarks of the illness include impulsivity, emotional instability, interpersonal difficulties, and a preponderance of negative emotions such as anger all of which may encourage or be associated with substance abuse, self-destructive behaviors and even suicide. "In this study, our collaborative team looked specifically at the nexus between negative emotions and impulsivity the tendency of people with borderline personality disorder to 'act out' destructively in the presence of anger," Dr.... (Science Daily)
Cognitive, genetic clues identified in imaging study of alcohol addiction Dec 26, 2007
We might prescribe medications, such as those used to treat Parkinson's or early Alzheimer's disease, or tailor cognitive therapy to improve executive function," said Boettiger, who led the study as scientist at the University of California, San Francisco's Gallo Clinic and Research Center. "I am very excited about these results because of their clinical implications," said Dr. Howard Fields, a professor of neurology at UCSF and an investigator in the Gallo Center. "The genetic findings raise... (EurekAlert!)
Brain imaging and genetic studies link thinking patterns to addiction Dec 26, 2007
At the fMRI research facility at the University of California, Berkeley, financial decision tasks measured rational thinking and impulsivity. Sober alcoholics chose the now reward almost three times more often than the control group, reflecting more impulsive behavior. (EurekAlert!)
Should we take brain enhancing drugs? Dec 22, 2007
Generally, the therapeutic effects of these drugs include reductions in inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, although their widespread and long-term use in younger children has been controversial. ADHD is a heritable and disabling condition characterized by core cognitive and behavioural symptoms of impulsivity, hyperactivity and/or inattention. (Nature News Service)
