Deficits in brain's reward system observed in ADHD patients
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 17:21
in Psychology & Sociology
UPTON, NY -- A brain-imaging study conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory provides the first definitive evidence that patients suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have lower-than-normal levels of certain proteins essential for experiencing reward and motivation.