Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Therapeutics Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014-2020

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/20/2015 -- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) refers to a developmental neuropsychiatric disorder owing to which a person loses control over her/his executive functions, including attentional and inhibitory control. As a result, it may lead to attention deficit, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness. Treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder includes medications, lifestyle changes, and counseling. This disorder is more common in children below 12 years of age and the cause behind this disorder is still unknown. Common symptoms for attention attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are difficulty in maintaining focus on one task, being easily distracted, missing details, forgetting things, frequent tendencies to switch from one activity to another, impatience, being constantly in motion, and having difficulty in doing quiet tasks or activities. Medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may be classified into stimulants, nonstimulants, and others.