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Treatment For ADHD Psychosocial therapy is the primary treatment for adding. The medications can include stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, and clonidine. Stimulant medications should not be used by patients who have active substance abuse issues, however they are an option for those who are in stable in remission. treating adult add using antidepressants especially SSRIs, is another option. Stimulants Stimulants boost the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine between brain synapses. This improves focus and reduces the intensity of impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe medication from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They can prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. Both are similar medications. The type prescribed will depend on a person's individual biochemistry and how well they respond to the medication. It can take up to seven days for the full effects of a drug to become apparent. Improved concentration, better memory, improved sleep, and a decrease in impulse control are all indications that the medicine is working. Some of the side effects can include a decrease in appetite, trouble sleeping, and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. People suffering from medical conditions, such as heart disease or high blood pressure shouldn't take them. Stimulants have a high potential for abuse and are closely controlled drugs. Only paediatricians, psychiatrists or neurologists, and in certain situations general practitioners can prescribe them. You can find them in the form or tablets, pills, patches that go on the skin or in liquids. Children and adolescents who take stimulants often experience appetite problems and weight loss. If the dosage is too high, they may also develop the tics. If this occurs, the doctor will reduce the dosage to stop the drug from causing a worsening of symptoms. About 70-80% children and adults with ADHD are treated with stimulant medications. Most children and young people experience improvement in their symptoms through treatment. This is particularly relevant for children with parents, teachers or caregivers who report improvements. Early use of stimulants could reduce the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens and colleagues79,80, Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman et al83 found that treatment with stimulants decreases the risk of developing substance use disorders in adolescents, but that this protective effect wanes by early adulthood.