Considerations in the Care of Athletes With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Conclusions: Athletes' performance and quality of life can be negatively affected by ADHD. Risks exist for those who take ADHD medications. More research is needed on the implications ADHD may have in specific sports, and on possible advantages of medication use. Potential deleterious effects of these medications should be addressed.
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: General Review Source Type: research