After the diagnosis is made, a number of different treatments can offer help for people who have ADHD. Studies show that the most effective treatment plan for controlling the core symptoms of ADHD, improving performance at work or school and helping with social problems, is a combination of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
Pharmacological Treatment
Despite years of scientific research, advances in understanding how these medications work, and significant improvements in the quality of life for millions of people around the world, there are still those who question, doubt and attack the role that medication provides in the treatment of ADHD.
Even more controversial is treating recovering alcoholics and addicts with stimulant medication. However, research indicates that ADHD patients treated with stimulants are, in fact, less likely to use substances problematically than patients who are not treated with these drugs, and there is little evidence that prescription stimulant use under a medical program administered by a doctor leads to problematic use.