It seems like stimulants and hyperactivity shouldn’t mix, so why are they so often prescribed to treat ADHD? Hosted by: Hank Green ———- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters: Lazarus G, Kelly Landrum Jones, Sam Lutfi, Kevin Knupp, Nicholas Smith, D.A. Noe, alexander…

To receive credit, visit: http://www.freece.com/freece/CECatalog_Details.aspx?ID=a421d022-887b-473a-8110-dc097ef688e8 Program Overview ADHD is often thought of as a disorder of childhood; however, 50-75% of children with ADHD continue to experience symptoms in adulthood and 32% of ADHD prescriptions are for adults. ADHD in adults is associated with significant concerns including work difficulties, social issues, and increased risk of substance…