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ADHD Treatments For Adults Adults can benefit from many of the same therapies as children. These treatments include counseling, medication (psychotherapy) as well as life skills training. They can also involve a combination of these therapies. Stimulant Medicines These medications work by increasing the availability of certain brain chemicals that aid in controlling attention and self-regulation. They include the methylphenidate (marketed as Ritalin, Concerta) and stimulants from the amphetamine group like lisdexamphetamine (marketed as Adderall, Vyvanse). Stimulant Medicines Stimulants are medications that boost the body's systems and may increase mental alertness and more physical activity. These include legal substances like caffeine (added to tea and coffee) and nicotine, and prescription drugs that treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), narcolepsy, and hyperactivity. In large doses, stimulants can cause over-stimulation and lead to anxiety, heart palpitations, hypertension, paranoia and aggression. For some long-term usage of stimulants can harm the functioning of the brain's dopamine system and dampen feelings of pleasure. The stimulants are available in pills, liquids, or patches that go on the skin. The most commonly used and illegally obtained stimulants include cocaine, methamphetamines and amphetamines. They are also known as central nervous system stimulants. They work by increasing certain brain chemicals which improve concentration, reduce fatigue, and boost alertness. They are the initial line of treatment for adults with ADD or ADHD. They are available as an all-day formula or a longer-acting formulation that remains active throughout the day, for example methylphenidate or lisdexamfetamine. The health care team can also recommend psychosocial interventions, such as psychotherapy or educational. It is important to monitor the effectiveness of medications over time. add adult treatment is challenging. Non-stimulant Medicines Around 15%-30% of children don't respond to stimulant drugs and it's likely that this is true for adults too. The non-stimulant drugs take longer to start working, and can sometimes take a few weeks before you begin to notice the effects. However, they don't have the same danger of having side effects as stimulants and may be a better option in case you aren't able to take the effects of stimulants or are worried about addiction.