Individuals with ADHD have higher risk of being involved in violence
New research has found that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to be involved in violent incidents, either as victims or perpetrators. Specifically, these individuals had approximately 2.5 times higher odds of perpetrating violence and an 80% higher likelihood of being victims of sexual or intimate partner violence compared to those without ADHD. The study was published in Psychological Medicine.
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