title: A clinican's guide to adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
abstract: While attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been traditionally viewed as a childhood ailment, longitudinal data suggest that it persists into adulthood for most affected individuals. Adult ADHD is now recognized as a legitimate diagnosis with clinical and epidemiological implications. It is estimated that 4% of American adults are afflicted by this disorder. There have been advances in adultADHD screening tools, diagnostic guidelines, medication delivery systems and psychosocial treatments. Despite these gains, there is great variability among clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD. This article reviews controversies surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD and suggests strategies to overcome existing obstacles.
authors.affiliation: Addiction Services Division, Connecticut Valley Hospital, Middletown, USA.
authors.forename: Vania
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Modesto-Lowe
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meyer
authors.forename: Victoria
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Soovajian
mesh_terms: D000662:Amphetamines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011613:Psychotherapy; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
chemical_list: D000662:Amphetamines; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants