Treatment of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

This review focuses on the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. It briefly addresses prevalence, diagnostic and differential diagnostic issues specific to adults. Stimulant medication, non-stimulant medication, and psychosocial treatments are thoroughly reviewed. F...

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Published in:	Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment Vol. 4; no. 2; pp. 389 - 403
Main Authors:	Kolar, Dusan, Keller, Amanda, Golfinopoulos, Maria, Cumyn, Lucy, Syer, Cassidy, Hechtman, Lily
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New Zealand Taylor & Francis Ltd 01-04-2008 Dove Press Dove Medical Press Limited Dove Medical Press
Subjects:	adult ADHD Adults Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder cognitive-behavioral therapy Drug therapy medication Review stimulants adult ADHD stimulants cognitive-behavioral therapy medication
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Summary:	This review focuses on the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. It briefly addresses prevalence, diagnostic and differential diagnostic issues specific to adults. Stimulant medication, non-stimulant medication, and psychosocial treatments are thoroughly reviewed. For each class of medication possible mechanism of action, efficacy and side effects are summarized. Special attention is given to the pharmacological treatment for patients with adult ADHD and various comorbidities. In summary, stimulant medications are most effective and combined medication and psychosocial treatment is the most beneficial treatment option for most adult patients with ADHD.
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ISSN:	1176-6328 1176-6328 1178-2021
DOI:	10.2147/NDT.S6985