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ADHD Treatments For Adults Many of the same therapies that work for children with ADHD can also be used to treat adults These treatments include medicine and counseling psychotherapy and life skills training These treatments may consist of a combination Stimulant Medications The drugs increase the brain chemicals that control attention and self regulation They include methylphenidate which is available under the brand names Ritalin and Concerta as well as stimulants belonging to the amphetamine family such as lisdexamphetamine This is known by the brand name Adderall and Vyvanse Stimulant Medicines Stimulants are drugs that boost the bodys systems and can increase levels of alertness in the mind and greater physical activity These include legal substances such as caffeine added in coffee and tea nicotine prescription medications used to treat attentiondeficit disorder ADD and narcolepsy and hyperactivity In large doses of stimulants they can trigger overstimulation which can lead to anxiety heart palpitations and high blood pressure They can also trigger anxiety and anxiety and Longterm stimulant use can cause the dopamine receptors in the brain to malfunction and decrease feelings of satisfaction Stimulants are available in pills liquids or patches In the absence of legality abused stimulants include methamphetamines cocaine and amphetamines Medications in this class are called central nervous system CNS stimulants and work by increasing the quantity of certain chemicals in the brain that improve concentration decrease fatigue and boost alertness They are the initial line of treatment for adults suffering from ADD or ADHD They may be a quickacting formula taken in the morning or a longeracting medicine that is active throughout the duration of the day such as lisdexamfetamine Vyvanse or methylphenidate Concerta Ritalin Concerta The health care provider may also suggest psychosocial interventions such as education psychotherapy or coaching It is essential to evaluate the effectiveness of medication over time This can be an extremely difficult task Nonstimulant Medicines that are not stimulants About 1530 of children do not respond to stimulant drugs and this is likely applicable to adults as well treat adult adhd stimulant drugs take longer to work and could take as long as several weeks to notice any effects However they dont carry the same danger of having side effects as stimulants and may be a better option in case you arent able to take these medications or are concerned about addiction