Effects of ADHD in adults
- School-Related Impairments Linked to Adult ADHD
- Had a history of poorer educational performance and were underachievers.
- Had more frequent school disciplinary actions.
- Had to repeat a grade.
- Dropped out of school more often.
- Work-Related Impairments Linked to Adult ADHD
Adults with ADHD are more likely to:
- Change employers frequently and perform poorly.
- Have had fewer occupational achievements, independent of psychiatric status.
- Social-Related Impairments Linked to Adult ADHD
Adults with ADHD are more likely to:
- Have a lower socioeconomic status.
- Have driving violations such as: be cited for speeding; have their licenses suspended; be involved in more crashes; rate themselves and others as using poorer driving habits.
- Use illegal substances more frequently.
- Smoke cigarettes.
- Self-report psychological maladjustment more often.
- Relationship-Related Impairments Linked to Adult ADHD
Adults with ADHD are more likely to:
- Have more marital problems and multiple marriages.
- Have higher incidence of separation and divorce.
First Published: Apr 13, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is one of the most common disorders that develop in children. If left untreated Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can have long-term adverse effects into adolescence and adulthood.
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