Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults can be validly and reliably diagnosed. The clinical features are highly reminiscent of the pediatric form of the disorder. Diagnosis is based on clinical assessment using the DSM-IV criteria. Many adults with ADHD experience co-occurring disorders and have impaired success in academic achievement, career development, automobile driving, and interpersonal relationships. Studies of biological features support a genetic etiology for the disorder with associated neuropsychological deficits and catecholaminergic dysregulation. Emerging treatment strategies include structured psychotherapies, stimulant, and nonstimulant medications.
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Hosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Univ Fed Rio Grande do Sul, Fac Med, Dept Psychiat, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilHosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Breda, Vitor
Rohde, Luis Augusto
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Univ Fed Rio Grande do Sul, Fac Med, Dept Psychiat, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Nlat Inst Dev Psychiat Childrens & Adolescents, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilHosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Rohde, Luis Augusto
Baptista Menezes, Ana Maria
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Univ Fed Pelotas, Postgrad Program Epidemiol, Pelotas, RS, BrazilHosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Baptista Menezes, Ana Maria
Anselmi, Luciana
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Univ Fed Pelotas, Postgrad Program Epidemiol, Pelotas, RS, BrazilHosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Anselmi, Luciana
Caye, Arthur
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Univ Fed Rio Grande do Sul, Fac Med, Dept Psychiat, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilHosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Caye, Arthur
Rovaris, Diego Luiz
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Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Ciencias Biomed, Dept Physiol & Biophys, Sao Paulo, SP, BrazilHosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Rovaris, Diego Luiz
Vitola, Eduardo Schneider
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Hosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Univ Fed Rio Grande do Sul, Fac Med, Dept Psychiat, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilHosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Vitola, Eduardo Schneider
Dotto Bau, Claiton Henrique
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Hosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Univ Fed Rio Grande do Sul, Dept Genet, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilHosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Dotto Bau, Claiton Henrique
Grevet, Eugenio Horacio
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Hosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Univ Fed Rio Grande do Sul, Fac Med, Dept Psychiat, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilHosp Clin Porto Alegre, ADHD Outpatient Program, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil