According to new research, kids who may not be able to fully control their impulses — acting without thinking through the results of those actions — may be at a higher risk for critical health and ...

Most people think of ADHD as a problem of attention, impulse control, or restless energy. And for practical purposes, it is.

Medicines are a big part of the treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Stimulant drugs act on brain chemicals like norepinephrine, which is part of your body's noradrenergic ...

Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by difficulties controlling aggressive or antisocial impulses. Because they can involve physical violence, theft, or ...

Do you ever get the feeling your brain is always racing ahead of your best intentions? Impulse control can be a struggle, especially as a neurodivergent woman. Quick reactions can create problems that ...