Adult ADHD treatment with medications and behavioral therapy can help alleviate the symptoms of adult ADHD. The Food and Drug Administration has approved two drugs for adult ADHD treatment, but the decision to take medication should be considered carefully and discussed with your physician. Although medication for the treatment of ADHD gives needed support, the patient must succeed on his or her own. To meet this challenge, "psychoeducation" and individual psychotherapy can be very helpful parts of adult ADHD treatment.
The decision to take medication should be considered carefully and discussed with a healthcare professional. Some drugs used for adult ADHD can be dangerous for people with certain medical conditions. They also have the potential for addiction and abuse.
Adults taking medications should be closely monitored by a physician.
(See Adult ADHD Medication for more information about the specific medications used for adult ADHD treatment.)