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A better understanding of how the most commonly used ADHD medications work – Neuroscience News

Summary: Study reveals how methylphenidate interacts with cognitive control networks and attentional behaviors. Methylphenidate alters spontaneous neuronal activity in reward and cognitive control systems in children with ADHD. The changes result in more stable sustained attention. Source: Elsevier For decades, doctors have treated children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with methylphenidate, a stimulant drug sold …

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