Are there effective interventions for comorbidity or the prevention of secondary conditions in those with ADHD?
(Consider for which conditions and/or associated health risk behaviors) • Although there was no evidence to date that either ADHD or CD could be prevented, that does not mean that attempts to develop prevention strategies should not occur. • It was noted that we may find that we are able to address juvenile violence with treatment, a possibility which may change the course of some comorbidity, such as substance abuse and other psychopathology. • Current interventions for many of the comorbid disorders consist of psycho-pharmacological therapies and have some success, but the benefits of combination therapies (medication and other therapies) should be considered, depending on the child’s symptoms. • This is an area that needs more research and consideration. Q7. Do current available interventions appreciably alter long-term outcomes for these individuals? • Research to date has not addressed this question in terms of school performance, interpersonal relationships, and job functioning/u
