Definition of tree for Students. 1  1 : a long-lived woody plant that has a single usually tall main stem with few or no branches on its lower part. 2  2 : a plant of treelike form a banana tree. 3  3 : something shaped like a tree a clothes tree.
Stimulants such as Adderall, Concerta, Focalin, Vyvanse, Quillivant, and Ritalin in long-acting form are often prescribed for symptoms. Strattera, a nonstimulant approved for treatment of adult ADHD, is also widely prescribed, he says. Other medicines used to treat childhood ADHD may also help adults, such as Catapres (clonidine), Intuniv (guanfacine), and the antidepressant Wellbutrin (bupropion). Choosing the right medication for a patient with ADHD is often about avoiding worsening other health problems.
Between 2007 and 2012, the number of adults with ADHD prescriptions roughly tripled. In 2007, there were 5.6 million monthly ADHD prescriptions for people aged 20 to 39. By 2012, that number approached 16 million. The number of adults who have an ADHD prescription is now rising faster than the number of new prescriptions for children getting the same drugs.