ADHD Symptoms and Cognitive Abilities in the Midlife Cohort of the PATH Through Life Study
Conclusion: Our demonstration that cognitive effects of ADHD symptoms are present in the middle-age population provides the impetus to investigate whether these effects contribute to cognitive decline in late age and whether identification and treatment of ADHD symptoms in middle age might be effective in reducing late-age cognitive decline. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Das, D., Cherbuin, N., Anstey, K. J., Easteal, S. Tags: Special Section: Older Adults with ADHD Source Type: research
Quality of Life in Adults Aged 50+ With ADHD
Conclusion: Adults aged 50+ with ADHD diagnosed in late adulthood reported significantly reduced quality of life when compared with population norms. The negative impact of ADHD persists into late adulthood. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lensing, M. B., Zeiner, P., Sandvik, L., Opjordsmoen, S. Tags: Special Section: Older Adults with ADHD Source Type: research
ADHD Symptoms Across the Lifespan: A Comparison of Symptoms Captured by the Wender and Barkley Scales and DSM-IV Criteria in a Population-Based Swedish Sample Aged 65 to 80
Conclusion: The results support significant persistence of ADHD symptoms when using different scales designed for the capture of childhood and current ADHD symptomatology. Further studies of ADHD in a lifespan perspective are encouraged. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Guldberg-Kjar, T., Johansson, B. Tags: Special Section: Older Adults with ADHD Source Type: research
Psychopharmacological Treatment of ADHD in Adults Aged 50+: An Empirical Study
Conclusion: The majority of adults aged 50+ with ADHD reported regular pharmacotherapy for ADHD. Participants currently receiving psychopharmacological treatment for ADHD reported better attention than those not receiving pharmacotherapy. Employment was associated with more favorable outcomes. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lensing, M. B., Zeiner, P., Sandvik, L., Opjordsmoen, S. Tags: Special Section: Older Adults with ADHD Source Type: research
The Relationships Between ADHD and Social Functioning and Participation in Older Adults in a Population-Based Study
Conclusion: ADHD in old age is related to being divorced/never married and loneliness but not to work participation. Psycho geriatric practices should direct their attention to loneliness when treating ADHD. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Michielsen, M., Comijs, H. C., Aartsen, M. J., Semeijn, E. J., Beekman, A. T. F., Deeg, D. J. H., Kooij, J. J. S. Tags: Special Section: Older Adults with ADHD Source Type: research
A Meta-Analysis of Decision-Making and Attention in Adults With ADHD
Conclusion: The results support the existence of DM deficits in adults with ADHD, which are of similar magnitude as attention deficits. These findings warrant further examination of DM in adults with ADHD to improve the understanding of underlying neurocognitive mechanisms. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mowinckel, A. M., Pedersen, M. L., Eilertsen, E., Biele, G. Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
Sleep Impairment: The Possible Link Between Childhood ADHD, Sensation Seeking, and Cocaine Dependence
(Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Berro, L. F., Tufik, S., Andersen, M. L. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
The Patient's Perspective on the Link Between ADHD and Substance Use: A Qualitative Interview Study
Conclusion: Adults with ADHD may have strong rational and emotional reasons for the use of alcohol and drugs. When planning for the treatment of adult ADHD, investigation of personal reasons for alcohol/drug use deserves a place. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nehlin, C., Nyberg, F., Oster, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Sensation Seeking and Cocaine Dependence in Adults With Reported Childhood ADHD
Conclusion: Our study sets the basis for longitudinal investigation assessing whether the persistence of high level of sensation seeking in adults with childhood ADHD contributes to the transition to cocaine dependence. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ballon, N., Brunault, P., Cortese, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Adult ADHD Screening in Alcohol-Dependent Patients Using the Wender-Utah Rating Scale and the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale
Conclusion: WURS and ASRS are useful tools in the diagnosis of adult ADHD in alcohol-dependent patients; with the use of both instruments, the psychometric properties are substantially improved. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Daigre, C., Roncero, C., Rodriguez-Cintas, L., Ortega, L., Lligona, A., Fuentes, S., Perez-Pazos, J., Martinez-Luna, N., Casas, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Disinhibition Mediates the Relationship Between ADHD and Problematic Alcohol Use in College Students
Conclusion: These findings indicate that college students with ADHD are at increased risk for alcohol-related problems. Trait disinhibition and difficulty stopping a drinking session represent mechanisms of high-risk alcohol use among college students with ADHD. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Rooney, M., Chronis-Tuscano, A. M., Huggins, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Childhood ADHD Symptoms Are Associated With Lifetime and Current Illicit Substance-Use Disorders and In-Site Health Risk Behaviors in a Representative Sample of Latino Prison Inmates
Conclusion: Our results provide further evidence on the association of drug dependence and ADHD symptoms, and their overrepresentation among prison inmates. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gonzalez, R. A., Velez-Pastrana, M. C., Ruiz Varcarcel, J. J., Levin, F. R., Albizu-Garcia, C. E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Prevalence and Smoking Behavior Characteristics of Nonselected Smokers With Childhood and/or Adult Self-Reported ADHD Symptoms in a Smoking-Cessation Program: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusion: Childhood and adult ADHD symptoms are both highly prevalent among nonselected smokers but our study failed to show more severe smoking characteristics among these participants after adjustment with sociodemographic variables. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fond, G., Guillaume, S., Jaussent, I., Beziat, S., Macgregor, A., Bernard, P., Courtet, P., Bailly, D., Quantin, X. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Psychostimulant Prescription for ADHD in New South Wales: A Longitudinal Perspective
Conclusion: Results suggest disconnect between persistence across the life span and actual treatment patterns. A decline in medication treatment for more than 1 year and the growing proportion of discontinuous treatment suggests a need for strategies to assist families with the transition onto and off medications. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Prosser, B., Lambert, M. C., Reid, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Nonmedical Use of Prescription ADHD Stimulant Medications Among Adults in a Substance Abuse Treatment Population: Early Findings From the NAVIPPRO Surveillance System
Conclusion: Prescription stimulant NMU was low compared with other prescription medications among individuals assessed for substance abuse problems, with little difference among specific products. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Cassidy, T. A., McNaughton, E. C., Varughese, S., Russo, L., Zulueta, M., Butler, S. F. Tags: Current Perspectives Source Type: research
