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adult add treatments For Adults Adults are able to benefit from the same therapies as children. These treatments include medication, counseling (psychotherapy), and life skills training. These treatments could include a combination. Stimulant Medications These drugs work by increasing the availability of certain brain chemicals that aid in controlling self-regulation and attention. They include methylphenidate, sold as Ritalin and Concerta as well as stimulants belonging to the amphetamine family like lisdexamphetamine. It is known by the brand name Adderall and Vyvanse. Stimulant Medications Stimulants speed up the body and can lead to an increase in mental alertness and physical activity. These include legal substances like caffeine (added to coffee and tea) and nicotine, and prescription drugs used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), narcolepsy, and hyperactivity. In large doses of stimulants they can cause overstimulation which can result in anxiety, heart palpitations, and high blood pressure. They can also trigger anxiety and paranoia. For some long-term, use of stimulants may damage the the dopamine system in the brain and reduce pleasure feelings. Stimulants are available in pills, liquids or patches that go on the skin. Cocaine, methamphetamines, and amphetamines are stimulants which can be gotten illegally and used to abuse. These drugs are also known as central nervous system stimulants. They function by increasing certain chemicals in the mind which improve concentration, reduce fatigue and improve alertness. They are the initial line of treatment for adults suffering from ADD or ADHD. They can be a short-acting formula used in the morning or a longer-acting medicine that remains active in the body for most of the day. Examples include Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) or methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin). The health care team may also recommend psychosocial interventions like psychotherapy or education. It is important to monitor the effectiveness of medications over time. This is challenging. Non-stimulant medications Around 15%-30 percentage of children don't respond to stimulant drugs, and this is likely true for adults too. Non-stimulant drugs take longer to kick in and may take several weeks to begin to notice any effects. However, they don't carry the same risk of adverse effects as stimulants and may be a better option in case you aren't able to take these medications or are concerned about addiction.