ADHD
Young Adults With ADHD ‘Three Times More Likely’ To Become Addicted to Illegal Drugs
A study of 7,000 people suggests those with ADHD are more likely to have drug problems and that some may be self-medicating.
My Favorite Game of 2020 Required Focus I Didn't Think I Had
At long last, a year of concentration, and the games that reward it.
Why Can’t I Pay Attention to a Whole Conversation Right Now?
If your listening skills have gone down the drain, know you’re not alone—and learn how to hone your focus again.
We Have ADHD. This Is How We Have (A Lot) of Sex
"We did eventually get past the horny bunny stage of our relationship, where we had sex like seven times a day."
Why Some People Have Weird Drug Reactions
Why do some people feel wide awake on weed, tired on MDMA, and chill on stimulants?
'Cook, Serve, Delicious 3' Has the Right Recipe for a Distractible Mind
Though the game is notoriously stressful, it scratches an itch that nothing else does.
People Tell Us About Using ‘Smart Drugs’ to Max out Their Productivity
“There was this one time when I was on ritalin and I jerked off for 11 hours straight. It was amazing but also horrible.”
I Use My Learning Disorder Diagnosis to Cheat on Tests
Getting diagnosed cost thousands of dollars—my roommate couldn't afford it—but it's helping me out big time.
Can Weed Help Treat ADHD?
Evidence that cannabis helps with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is scant, but people are using it to treat their symptoms, anyway.
Sexism Affects the Way People Are Diagnosed With ADHD
Female stereotypes like the “chatty Cathy” or the ditzy girl who’s disorganized and forgetful can dissuade proper diagnosis.
We Talked to People Who Work in Tech About How They Manage Screen Time
The irony of a Silicon Valley leader setting a no-phone rule.
An Ode to Athleisure, Which Eases My Anxiety
I found the adult version of swaddling to work really well for me.