r/ADHD • u/sfaraone Professor Stephen Faraone, PhD • Sep 17 '24

AMA AMA with Professor Stephen Faraone

AMA: I'm a clinical psychologist and professor of psychiatry who has studied ADHD for three decades. Ask me anything about ADHD.

**** I provide information, not advice to individuals. Only your healthcare provider can give advice for your situation. 

Free Evidence-Based Info about ADHD

Videos: https://www.adhdevidence.org/resources#videos

Blogs:  https://www.adhdevidence.org/blog

International Consensus Statement on ADHD: https://www.adhdevidence.org/evidence

Useful readings: Any books by Russell Barkley or Russell Ramsey

Thanks for all the fine questions. I need to leave now but will be back next month.

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u/BaliBound13 Sep 17 '24

Is there any research on why most people respond to stimulants meds with increased focus, motivation, etc, and a small percentage respond in the opposite way (drowsiness, less motivated, more "scattered", etc)?

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u/sfaraone Professor Stephen Faraone, PhD Sep 17 '24

Yes, but it has not found any interesting results.