title: Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: recognition and treatment in general adult psychiatry.
abstract: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder affecting children and adults. Many young people treated with stimulants, as well as those in whom ADHD went unrecognised in childhood, need treatment as adults. Stimulants and atomoxetine effectively reduce ADHD symptoms at all ages and should be a standard treatment in general adult psychiatric practice.
authors.forename: Philip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Asherson
authors.forename: Wai
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Bridget
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Craddock
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*