title: Treatment of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
abstract: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a clinically important neuropsychiatric developmental disorder that affects children, adolescents, and adults. The disorder is characterized by core symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, distractibility, impulsivity, and impaired executive functioning. It is estimated that 2% to 5% of the adult population in the United States has ADHD. Adults with ADHD are at an increased risk for experiencing comorbid psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders. The authors provide a brief clinical overview of ADHD and the treatment of adults with this disorder.
authors: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0107, USA.
authors: David A
authors: DA
authors: Baron
authors: Michele T
authors: MT
authors: Pato
authors: Rebecca L
authors: RL
authors: Cyr
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000628:therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs