Prescriptions for ADHD medications among middle-aged women in the UK have seen a significant 40% increase over the past year, highlighting a growing trend in diagnosis and treatment for this demographic.

The use of high-risk prescription drugs such as propofol and ADHD medications is climbing rapidly in South Korea, raising concerns over misuse and side effects, government data showed Wednesday. A total of 21.1 million people were prescribed narcotic-class drugs in 2025, rising steadily from 18.84 million in 2021, according to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The total number of prescriptions reached 1.96 billion last year, marking a 7.1 percent increase over the four-year period. Under the

Australian researchers conducted a year-long study comparing methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine in children with ADHD, finding differences in their effectiveness and impact on body weight.

An increasing number of Finns are taking ADHD medications. A company selling them has been involved in planning the treatment path in three wellbeing services counties.

A new study by Swedish scientists indicates that the effectiveness of popular ADHD medications in adults depends on the severity of symptoms, with ADHD affecting not only concentration but also thinking speed, working memory, and motor coordination.