Abstract
<p>Rather than being a condition that affected children invariably "outgrow" as they mature, it is now recognized that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is common in adults. Rates vary between studies. However, it appears that in most cases, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) persists into adolescence and on into adulthood, although changing partially in its symptomatic expression.</p> <H4>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</H4> <P>Nicholas Weiss, MD, is Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor, Langley Porter Hospital and Clinics, University of California, San Francisco.</P> <P>Address correspondence to: Nicholas Weiss, MD, 401 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143; fax: 415-476-7163; or e-mail: <A HREF="mailto:Nicholas.Weiss@ucsf.edu</"TARGET="_new">Nicholas.Weiss@ucsf.edu</A>.</P> <P>Dr. Weiss has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.</P> <H4>EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES</H4><OL> <P><LI>Explain the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and diagnose the disorder in adults.</P></LI> <P><LI>Describe the risks and benefits of various classes of medications and of cognitive-behavioral therapy in adult ADHD.</P></LI> <P><LI>Discuss pharmacologic treatment for adults with uncomplicated ADHD and for adults with ADHD complicated by psychiatric and/or medical comorbidities. </P></LI></OL>
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