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The Clinical Guide to Adult ADHD – Interview

Published on November 1, 2021 Expired on April 1, 2025

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Oscar G. Bukstein, M.D., M.P.H.

Interview by

Mohan Gautam

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Interview Highlights

Adult ADHD is both underdiagnosed and undertreated, often due to the lack of insight or the ability of patients to perform compensatory mechanisms.
Patients with adult ADHD may have comorbid conditions, such as bipolar disorder and substance use disorders. However, these conditions should not limit clinicians from treating their ADHD and prescribing stimulant medications if necessary.
The abuse potential of stimulants may be associated with their speed of onset and metabolism rather than their specific mechanisms of action.

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This edition of Psychopharmacology Institute’s Expert Consultations features Dr. Oscar Bukstein, who is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Chief Psychiatrist at Boston Children's Hospital. In this interview, we will discuss adult ADHD.

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Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, the learner will be able to:

Discuss the clinical differences between childhood- and adult-onset ADHD
Recognize the importance of early identification and management of adult ADHD
Review appropriate stimulant use in the management of adult ADHD with comorbid conditions

Original Release Date: 11/01/2021

Review and Re-release Date: 03/01/2024

Expiration Date: 04/01/2025

Expert: Oscar Bukstein, M.D.

Medical Editors: Mohan Gautam, M.D., Melissa Mariano, M.D.

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