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Common Functional Problems: WITHOUT TREATMENT

Health/Injury:	Teens have 4X the number of serious injuries; 3X as many auto accidents ADHD patients require more than twice the health care as peers
Academic:	ADHD patients perform poorer than peers on achievement tests Are more likely to be retained in a grade Have 3 fewer years of education Are more likely to not graduate from high school
Substance Abuse:	ADHD patients tend to start smoking cigarettes at an earlier age and smoke more Are more likely to continue smoking as adults and have greater difficulty quitting Are more likely to begin drinking/using illegal drugs at an earlier age and demonstrate drug/alcohol problems as adults Comprehensive Treatment for ADHD led to an 85% reduction in risk for substance abuse disorders
Sexual Behavior:	ADHD teens are more likely to have sexual intercourse at an early age Are more likely to have more sexual partners Are more likely to become pregnant (38% vs 4%) Are more likely to contract STD's (17% vs 4%)
Social Behavior/Self-Esteem:	Problems in peer and family relationships, emotional control, social problem-solving, and self-esteem are noted in over 50% of children with ADHD.

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