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Adults with ADHD. An overview.

P H Wender1, L E Wolf, J Wasserstein

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|July 21, 2001
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurological disorder. Effective diagnosis and treatment in adults are achievable using specific criteria and stimulant medications, alongside multimodal supportive therapies.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent, genetically influenced neurological disorder with childhood onset.
  • A significant proportion of children diagnosed with ADHD continue to exhibit symptoms into adulthood, impacting 1-6% of the general population.
  • Adult ADHD often coexists with or mimics other psychiatric conditions, complicating diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline effective diagnostic strategies for adult ADHD.
  • To review current and effective treatment modalities for adult ADHD.
  • To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis for successful management.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the Wender Utah diagnostic criteria for adult ADHD characteristics.

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  • Employing patient and informant interviews, alongside rating scales, for retrospective childhood diagnosis and current adult assessment.
  • Evaluating the efficacy of stimulant medications versus placebo.

    • Main Results:

    • Stimulant medications demonstrated significant efficacy, with approximately 60% of patients showing improvement compared to 10% on placebo.
    • Core ADHD symptoms including hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity responded well to stimulant treatment.
    • Non-dopaminergic medications were generally less effective for adult ADHD without comorbid depression.

    Conclusions:

    • Adult ADHD is readily diagnosable and treatable, even with coexisting conditions.
    • Dopamine agonist stimulant medications are the most effective pharmacological treatment for adult ADHD.
    • Multimodal management, including medication and psychosocial interventions, is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.