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Review
. 2003 Mar 18;168(6):715-22.

Assessment and management of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults

Margaret Weiss  1 , Candice Murray
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Assessment and management of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults

Margaret Weiss et al. CMAJ. .

Abstract

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is estimated to affect 2%-6% of adults. The symptoms in adults with ADHD mirror those in children with the disorder and are associated with significant educational, occupational and interpersonal difficulties. Double-blind, placebo-controlled trials have established that adult ADHD is responsive to stimulant medication treatment. New medications and psychotherapeutic approaches are being developed in an effort to achieve optimal treatment effects in this population. We review the available literature and provide an approach to the assessment and management of ADHD in adults.

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  • ADHD and driving safety.
    Jerome L. Jerome L. CMAJ. 2003 Jul 8;169(1):16. CMAJ. 2003. PMID: 12847033 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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