Stovner A M, Wyller T B, Skulberg A, Os L, Korsmo G
Geriatrisk avdeling Ullevål sykehus, Oslo.
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 1996 Jun 30;116(17):2002-5.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a fairly common syndrome within child psychiatry. Stimulant medication is an important part of the treatment of the disorder. According to the literature, 30-50% of children with ADHD will still suffer from symptoms when they reach adulthood. The syndrome is a risk factor for various psychiatric disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, and criminality. There is some evidence that even adult patients may benefit from stimulant medication. ADHD was diagnosed and stimulant medication was started in five adult men who had been imprisoned for serious crimes of violence. The response to treatment was good in all of them. After 4-6 years two had been successfully rehabilitated.
注意缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）是儿童精神病学中一种相当常见的综合征。兴奋剂药物是该疾病治疗的重要组成部分。根据文献，30%至50%的ADHD儿童成年后仍会出现症状。该综合征是多种精神疾病、药物和酒精滥用以及犯罪行为的危险因素。有证据表明，即使是成年患者也可能从兴奋剂药物治疗中获益。对五名因严重暴力犯罪而入狱的成年男性进行了ADHD诊断并开始使用兴奋剂药物治疗。他们所有人对治疗的反应都很好。4至6年后，其中两人已成功康复。
