Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: does it affect adults too?
A review of the literature and our experience suggest that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder does not necessarily disappear in adolescence but may persist into adult life. Detection of the disorder later in life may be made more difficult when it is masked by other diagnostic labels. Once the disorder has been identified in the adult, however, proper intervention with psychotherapy and medical management can make a significant difference in the patient's life.
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