title: Adult ADHD: Addressing a unique set of challenges.
abstract: ADHD diagnostic criteria are different for adults than they are for children. Plus, prescribing psychostimulants for adults raises the risk of misuse and diversion.
authors.affiliation: West Virginia University School of Medicine-Charleston Division, USA. Email: sfields@hsc.wvu.edu.
authors.forename: Scott A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Fields
authors.affiliation: Grant Family Medicine Residency, Columbus, OH, USA.
authors.forename: William Michael
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.affiliation: Community Services, Inc., Dunbar, WV, USA.
authors.forename: Madison B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Hassig
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D000067490:Prescription Drug Overuse / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants