Kids with ADHD May Still Have Symptoms as Adults

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October 15, 2024, 1:00 PM

• •ADHD often continues into adulthood, multiple studies have now shown.
• •The current estimated prevalence in adults is around 2.5 to 3 percent, compared with 5 to 6 percent in children.
• •Most people who have been diagnosed with ADHD will try medication (usually stimulants such as Ritalin), but within the first year 40 to 50 percent discontinue the pills for at least 180 days.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often continues into adulthood. The current estimated prevalence in adults is around 2.5 to 3 percent, compared with 5 to 6 percent in children. The disorder can appear rather different than in youngsters. Grown-ups dealing with inattention and hyperactivity may have more difficulty than average completing long reports for work, sitting through meetings or restaurant meals, paying bills on time, or sustaining romantic relationships.

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