prevalence ADHD in children
3-5%, 40% still persistent in adulthood
influencers on clinical manifestations
comorbidity, gender, age
ADHD brain findings
late maturation of the frontal cortex, dopamine and serotonin are suspects
treatment with inhibitors (ADHD, II) with their targets
I methylphenidate (cheaper) II dexamphetamine
targets are: 5HHT, DAT, NET
side effects ADHD medication
lower appetite, insomnia, tachycardia, nausea