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Target Audience: This CME activity has been developed for MDs specializing in psychiatry. There are no prerequisites for this activity. Physicians in all specialties who are interested in psychopharmacology, as well as nurses, psychologists, and pharmacists, are welcome for advanced study.

Overview: Even though attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was once considered a childhood disorder, it has become clear that it also affects a significant number of adults. As the symptoms of ADHD change throughout the life of a patient, it is important to optimize treatment strategies. Additionally, adults with ADHD often have comorbid disorders which may take center stage and delay the correct diagnosis of ADHD. It is therefore imperative to rule out comorbid disorders and to take them into account when considering the appropriate treatment plan. In this booklet, we examine the neurobiology of ADHD, the presentation of it across the ages, the type of disorders comorbid with ADHD, and finally the different treatment options available.

Learning Objectives: After completing this activity, participants should be better able to:
Recognize how ADHD symptoms change as a patient grows up and how previously unrecognized ADHD can manifest in an adult

• Use measurement tools to track a patient’s symptoms
• Better assess comorbid illness in adult ADHD patients in order to maximize treatment
• Integrate new treatment formulations and therapy into current practice