Risk Behaviors

Children and adolescents with ADHD are at risk for unintentional and intentional injury compared to children and adolescents who do not have the disorder. They are also at increased risk for motor vehicle accidents and moving violations while driving. There may be increased risk of suicidality as well as substance use, especially in youth with comorbid conduct disorder of oppositional defiant disorder. If ADHD symptoms are not adequately treated, youth may display impulsive