Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the Prison System

摘要: To examine recent advances in the understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among prison population. Efforts have been made to develop useful tools for assessing ADHD prisoners. Prisoners with demonstrate incremental vulnerability due comorbid psychiatric disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders and traumatic brain injury. Compared prisoners without ADHD, become involved criminal justice system at a younger age higher rates recidivism adulthood. Recent studies effectiveness extended release stimulant medication psychological interventions. Early identification treatment potential health economic benefits. Our continues develop. However, further research is needed, particularly neglected groups such as females. Much more needed by service engender better outcomes this at-risk