ADHD Treatments
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We've reviewed 6 ADHD treatments. Find out how they rate.
From stimulant medications (like Ritalin), to talk therapy, to drug patches, there are many options out there to help those children who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) . With ConsumerReportsHealth.org, you get expert medical advice about all the treatment options, before you even try a therapy or prescription drug, plus honest answers to all your questions. For example...- Does it affect only children?
- What are the symptoms?
- Will prescription drugs cure my child?
- What are the drug's side effects?
- Will my child outgrow ADHD?
ConsumerReportsHealth.org is the only web site to RATE treatments based on clinical evidence.
How do we do it?
Our Treatment Ratings tables are based on information provided by our expert partner (BMJ Group) and are exclusive to Consumer Reports Health. Like us, BMJ Group seeks to provide credible, comprehensive information free of industry influence.
Treatments are ranked on a relative scale according to the evidence for the benefits and harms in most people. They are sorted into the following five categories:
- Benefits very likely outweigh harms
- Benefits likely outweigh harms
- Benefits may not outweigh harms
- Unlikely to provide benefit or may be harmful
- No benefit or likely to be harmful
However, unlike our product ratings, we do not give a specific "score" to any of the treatments or therapies. Instead, we hope to help you understand the evidence and to begin a discussion with your doctor to choose the best course of action for you personally.
