About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What does it look like?
How common is it?
What causes it?
How long does it last?
What treatments are effective?
A review of the evidence
What's new?
Resources

What treatments are effective?
There have been more than 150 published randomized controlled trials that have shown the effectiveness of medications in the treatment of core ADHD symptoms. The drugs include methylphenidate, mixed amphetamine salts, dexedrine and atomoxetine. No one drug was found to be more effective than another.

Individual cognitive behavioural therapy for the child, family therapy, and parent training are effective in managing the social and family problems associated with ADHD.  Combining medication and behavioural therapy appears to improve overall functioning and in some cases reduces the amount of medication needed.[1]

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