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ADHD drugs work indirectly to improve attention

By Jon Hamilton
Published December 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM CST

New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .

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Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.
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