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Dr. Joshua Israel, M.D. - Psychiatrist, San Francisco: Specializing in the Psychopharmacology of Mood Disorders (Depression) and Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
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What is Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), once thought to occur only in children, is now recognized as continuing into adulthood in many people. It is now understood to be a chronic condition with symptoms experienced over a lifetime, and it is estimated to affect 4% of adults worldwide.
ADHD is characterized by difficulty initiating or completing tasks, sustaining attention, and controlling impulsive actions. Patients may also show deficits in manipulating information, as well as problems with organization and time management. As a result of these difficulties, the disorder can negatively affect the educational, social, and occupational lives of those who suffer from its symptoms.
Although the exact mechanism is unknown, a number of associated neurochemical abnormalities have been observed, and considerable evidence suggests that the disorder has a strong genetic component and a biological underpinning; the pathophysiology includes dysfunction in both norepinephrine and dopamine activity. Pharmacotherapy (medication treatment) remains the primary mode of treatment, though psychosocial interventions may provide additional important benefits for some patients.
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