Does ADHD Medication Help with Cognitive Function? Study Offers Insight

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A new study found that stimulant and non-stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD improve long-term cognitive function in people with the condition. Image for illustration purposes
A new study found that stimulant and non-stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD improve long-term cognitive function in people with the condition. Image for illustration purposes

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  • Stimulant and non-stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD improve cognitive function, according to a new study.
  • The researchers examined the long-term effects of both types of drugs, and concluded these medications offered similar — but not identical — cognitive benefits.
  • ADHD medications affect the uptake of dopamine and noradrenaline, two brain chemicals that are typically lower in people with this condition.

Common medicines for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) promote cognitive function, according to new research.

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