Psychiatric Status of Hyperactives as Adults: A Controlled Prospective 15-Year Follow-up of 63 Hyperactive Children

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Mental Health Problems, Substance Use, and Driving: Examination of a Population-Based, Representative Canadian Sample

“…Goodman 2007;Hechtman et al 1984;Secnik et al 2005;Weiss et al 1985;Wolraich et al 2005;Young et al 2003).…”

“…However, followup studies during the last 30 years have added ADHD to the range of adult psychiatric conditions, although evidence suggests that the number and severity of symptoms decline with age (Cuffe et al 2005;Faraone et al 2005). Diagnosis of ADHD is further complicated by the higher presence of comorbidities, such as mood, anxiety, conduct (CD), oppositional defiant (ODD), anti-social personality and substance use disorders in persons with diagnosed ADHD when compared to normal controls (Asherson et al 2007; Kessler et al 2006;Secnik et al 2005;Weiss et al 1985;Young et al 2003). Indeed, Brassett-Harknett and Butler (2007) write:…”

What is the level of evidence for the use of currently available technologies in facilitating the self-management of difficulties associated with ADHD in children and young people? A systematic review

“…It has a worldwide prevalence of 3-5% in school age children [4], 80-85% of these individuals continue to be effected by their ADHD into adolescence [5][6][7][8] and 60% into adulthood [9]. Due to the symptoms and complexity of the condition, there are a number of important long-term difficulties associated with ADHD.…”

Trends in the prescribing of stimulant medication for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adolescents in NSW

“…1-6 For a significant proportion of children diagnosed with ADHD, their impairment will persist into adulthood. 7,8 Australian children are diagnosed with the disorder every day. For a significant number of these children, treatment with stimulant medication will ultimately be required.…”