Update on adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Author(s): Hammerness P, Surman C, Miller K

Affiliation(s): Clinical and Research Program in Pediatric Psychopharmacology, 185 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 2000, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. phammerness@partners.org

Publication date & source: 2008-11, Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep., 8(6):484-9.

Publication type: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent and highly morbid neurobehavioral disorder afflicting children, adolescents, and adults throughout the world. This article discusses the clinical assessment of adult ADHD, reviews the results of recent adult ADHD treatment studies with an emphasis on medications currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, and discusses the clinical management and monitoring of ADHD pharmacotherapy.