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CURRENT PSYCHIATRY REPORTS
Volume 13, Issue 5, Pages 345-350Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11920-011-0216-0
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ADHD; Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; Vehicular collisions; Motor vehicles; Accidents; Driving; Medication; Methylphenidate; Intervention; Treatment
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Driving is a complex task that can be a significant challenge for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A slight lapse in attention or inhibition while driving (not uncommon in individuals with ADHD) can result in hazardous consequences for these individuals and their families. This is also an interesting clinical scenario for the treating physician, who is always trying to optimize the various treatment options for the patient. Despite such potentially perilous consequences for society, this subject only recently has received researchers' attention. This review paper highlights the psychological differences between drivers with and without ADHD and examines differences between these groups in various driving simulation models. Research updates involving pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions are discussed at length. Although the long-term effects of such interventions may not be clearly defined, there is enough evidence to suggest the public health significance of such interventions for optimally managing adult symptoms of ADHD.
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