1Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Saifai, Etawah
2Professor & Head, Psychiatry, UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Saifai, Etawah
3Professor & Head, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Saifai, Etawah
*Corresponding author: Dr. Alok Kumar, Professor & Head (Forensic Medicine & Toxicology). UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Saifai, Etawah. -206130 (U.P.), India. Contact: Tel. +91-9456995036; Fax +91-5688-276580; E mail - drsalok@rediffmail.com
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a common developmental psychiatric disorder which usually begins in childhood and may continue to adulthood in some 10% cases. ADHD is of three types-predominantly hyperactive, predominantly inattentive, and combined hyperactive and inattentive. In this article we have tried to consider the Etiology of ADHD, the factors contributing to rising trend of ADHD, the effect of early diagnosis & treatment on the course of disease. We have also reviewed the relationship between untreated ADHD and criminality. In the end we came to the conclusion that correct, continuous and timely management of ADHD can significantly reduce crime rates.
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Forensic psychiatry, crime
