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How do stimulants actually work to reduce ADHD symptoms?

By Mary Bushell, Clinical Assistant Professor in Pharmacy, University of Canberra

Stimulants are first-line drugs for children and adults diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But how do they actually work?

First, let’s look at the brain

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition, which means it affects how the brain functions.

Medical imaging indicates people with ADHD may have slight differences in their brain’s structure, the way their brain regions work together…

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