Prescribing Patterns Among Patients With ADHD and Intellectual Disability
Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and intellectual disability are less likely to be prescribed ADHD medication than controls without intellectual disability, according to study findings published in Psychological Medicine. Adults with co-occurring intellectual disability were also more likely to display hostility, aggression, agitation, and mood instability.
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