Can ADHD Medication Work?

The long-term effects of ADHD on a person's life can be seen by looking at job performance, finances and social relationships. Children with ADHD who are treated with medication are much less likely to experience these educational difficulties. Adults diagnosed with ADHD as children are three times more likely to have been unemployed compared to adults without ADHD. The next eight slides will show the results of research on the outcome in adults.