Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among longer-term prison inmates is a prevalent, persistent and disabling disorder

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>ADHD is a common and disabling disorder, with an increased risk for coexisting disorders, substance abuse and delinquency. In the present study, we aimed at exploring ADHD and criminality. We estimated the prevalence of ADHD among lo...

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Main Authors: Hirvikoski Tatja, Ginsberg Ylva, Lindefors Nils
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/10/112