April 10, 2022
The Risk of Stimulant Sensitization in People With ADHD
New evidence shows that stimulants have sensitization effects on the brain. These effects have been shown to result in neurophysiological changes to the brain’s reward system, some of which could be long-lasting. This study, published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, reviews the risk for substance abuse and the development of substance use disorder (SUD) in people...
Assessing Adult ADHD With the Quantified Behavioural Test Plus
The Quantified Behavioural Test Plus (QbTest+) is a test commonly used to assess patients with ADHD. This study, published in Nordic Psychology, sought to determine the specific measures that the test can accurately assess in adults with diagnosed ADHD. Questions of interest for this study population included how accurately the QbTest+ assesses problems with impulsivity, attention, and...
How Anxiety Affects Adults With ADHD
ADHD in adults is commonly associated with other mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders. This study, published in Psychiatry Research, sought to determine the prevalence and impact of anxiety disorders among adults with ADHD. A total of 353 adults with diagnosed ADHD participated in the study. They were assessed for the severity of their ADHD and...