Adult ADHD Treatment Options

“Heart Health and ADHD Treatment: Implications of Stimulant Use for Adults” [Video Replay & Podcast #588]

Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#588), download the slide presentation, and learn how to get a certificate of attendance for this ADHD Experts webinar originally broadcast on December 2, 2025.

ADHD Expert: Samuele Cortese, M.D., Ph.D. Updated on December 10, 2025
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Episode Description

How does long-term ADHD medication use impact heart health, and do potential risks outweigh treatment benefits?

Medications (including stimulants and non-stimulants) are an important component of a comprehensive management strategy for ADHD. While these medications have demonstrated clear benefits, concerns remain about their possible side effects — among them, potential cardiovascular problems. Extensive research has probed this relationship and asked: How important is dosing and duration of treatment with ADHD medication? What are the risk-benefit ratios associated with ADHD medication use for different patients?

In this webinar, Samuele Cortese, M.D., Ph.D., professor at the University of Southampton, United Kingdom, and New York University (NYU), will explain the results and implications of the most relevant studies on this topic.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • The latest research on the relationship between cardiovascular problems and ADHD medication use, including considerations for older adults.
  • The relationship between ADHD itself and cardiovascular problems, regardless of medication effects.
  • The importance of medication use for many individuals with ADHD and the consequences of not receiving treatment.
  • Strategies to help people mitigate or prevent cardiovascular disease from a lifestyle perspective.

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Heart Health and Stimulant Use: Resources

Obtain a Certificate of Attendance

If you attended the live webinar on December 2, 2025, watched the video replay, or listened to the podcast, you may purchase a certificate of attendance option (cost: $10). Note: ADDitude does not offer CEU credits. Click here to purchase the certificate of attendance option »

Meet the Expert Speaker

Samuele Cortese, M.D., Ph.D., is the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Professor, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Southampton, Honorary Consultant for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, UK, and adjunct professor at NYU. Prof. Cortese’s main research interests are around neurodevelopmental disorders. He has published more than 450 peer-review papers. He has secured funding as main/co-applicant for more than £ 23 M. Since 2022, he has been included in the top 1% of scientists in the field of psychiatry/psychology (Web of Science). Since 2022, he has ranked number one worldwide in terms of expertise on ADHD (Expertscape). He is the Chair of the European ADHD Guidelines Group.

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