Open AccessAn update on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Author(s) -
Wendy Vogel
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
south african medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.527
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 2078-5135
pISSN - 0256-9574
DOI - 10.7196/samj.7728
Subject(s) - medicine , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , psychological intervention , psychiatry , attention deficit disorder , attention deficit
ADHD is a complex condition, often presenting with comorbid conditions. The costs of untreated ADHD may lead to substance misuse, poor occupational performance and marital disharmony. There is, however, effective treatment available for which there is a considerable evidence base. Medication treatment is simple and effective, but the added advantages of giving psychological interventions as well as medication cannot be underestimated.
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