Skip to main content

ritalin

Can ADHD Medication Help Cut Crime?
By Emily Lockhart Health Studies in the News

Can ADHD Medication Help Cut Crime?

Researchers definitely think that criminal behavior in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) decreases with the proper medications. A recent British and Swedish study monitored the behavior of approximately 25,000 ADHD patients and discovered that those taking impulse-control stimulant drugs, like Ritalin, committed less crime compared to those not taking any medications. This research […]

Read More about Can ADHD Medication Help Cut Crime?

1 min read

Pfizer Spends $700 Million Buying Maker of Liquid ADHD Drug
By Catherine Roberts Trending Health News

Pfizer Spends $700 Million Buying Maker of Liquid ADHD Drug

In a deal that could be worth up to $700 million, Pfizer Inc. (PFE) plans to acquire the developer of a drug for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The company announced the news on Monday. This agreement marks Pfizer’s entry to the ADHD treatment market. Shire PLC (SHP.LN) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) have been dominant with their […]

Read More about Pfizer Spends $700 Million Buying Maker of Liquid ADHD Drug

2 min read