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Full Post For Adults Adults can benefit from many of the same therapies as children. These treatments include medication, counseling (psychotherapy) and life skills training. These treatments can comprise a mix of. Stimulant Medications These medications work by increasing the availability of certain brain chemicals that help control self-regulation and attention. They include methylphenidate, available under the brand names Ritalin and Concerta, and stimulants in the amphetamine family such as lisdexamphetamine. This is known by the brand name Adderall and Vyvanse. Stimulant Medicines Stimulants increase the body's energy and can result in increased alertness to the mind and physical activity. These include legal substances such as caffeine (added in coffee and tea) nicotine, prescription drugs that treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and narcolepsy and hyperactivity. In add and treatment of stimulants they can trigger overstimulation which can result in anxiety, heart palpitations, and high blood pressure. They may also cause aggression and anxiety and. For some long-term usage of stimulants can harm the the brain's dopamine system and decrease pleasure-seeking feelings. Stimulants are available in pills, liquids or patches. Illegally obtained and abused stimulants include cocaine, methamphetamines and amphetamines. The drugs in this class are also known as central nervous system (CNS) stimulants and work by increasing the quantity of certain chemicals in the brain that boost concentration, reduce fatigue, and boost alertness. They are the first line treatment for adults suffering from ADD or ADHD. They can be a formula that acts quickly used in the morning or a longer-acting drug that is active throughout the duration of the day such as Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) or methylphenidate (Concerta Ritalin, Concerta). The health care team may also recommend psychosocial interventions, such as education, psychotherapy or coaching. Monitoring the effectiveness of medications over time is crucial, and can be an extremely complex process. Non-stimulant Medications Around 15%-30% of children don't respond to stimulant medications and it's possible that this is true for adults too. Non-stimulant medications take longer to kick in and may take a few weeks for you feel any effects. But, they don't come with the same danger of having side effects as stimulants, and could be a better choice for those who are unable to tolerate them or are worried about addiction.