Tag: Adhd coaching

While up to 80% of adults with ADHD see symptom improvement with stimulants, it's not uncommon to feel like medication has become less effective over time [1.7.6, 1.3.2]. If you're wondering what to do when ADHD meds stop working, the first step is always to consult your healthcare provider [1.2.2].

A large-scale study found that while many individuals discontinue ADHD medication, particularly in young adulthood, 50-60% of children and 30-40% of adolescents and adults remain on it after five years [1.2.1]. This raises a common question: do you have to be on ADHD medicine forever?