PubMed · 2017 · 18 citations · 0 references
MedicinePharmacotherapyPsychiatryAdult PsychiatryPsychopharmacologySubstance Use DisordersAdult Behavioral HealthAdult PsychopathologyAttention-deficit/hyperactivity DisorderNeurodevelopmental DisordersStimulant TherapyStimulant Use DisordersAdhd DiagnosisAdhd Diagnostic CriteriaAdhd TreatmentAdult AdhdAdult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD diagnostic criteria are different for adults than they are for children. Plus, prescribing psychostimulants for adults raises the risk of misuse and diversion.