Driving Safety and ADHD
ADHD has risks that reach beyond the classroom. Studies have shown that the impulsive and inattentive symptoms of ADHD can be a particular risk behind the wheel. People with ADHD are more likely to have motor vehicle accidents, speeding tickets, traffic citations, and experience loss of license. I often tell clients to remember there are “side effects” to not using ADHD medications such as greater risk of car accidents, a leading cause of death at a young age. Families and clinicians should together be weighing the risks of using medications with the risks of not using medications, and supportive counseling and education should always be a part of the treatment. A college sophmore with ADHD shares her experience on the dangers of driving without medication in this Washington Post article http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20070219-110613-7319r.htm
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