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Teens with ADHD may be more dangerous on the road

By Staff Writer

Many individuals are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at a young age, which can result in learning difficulties. Although medications and therapy can help manage the condition over time, researchers are now finding that individuals with ADHD might pose a threat on the road.

University of Buffalo professor Gregory Fabiano recently released the results of an experiment geared toward assessing teenage drivers with ADHD, according to Consumer Affairs. After using a state-of-the-art driving simulator, adolescents with ADHD appeared to be riskier on the road in comparison to their healthy peers.

Fabiano has received a grant from the National Institute of Health's National Institute of Child Health and Human Development for $2.8 million to further his research. He also plans to use the money to educate parents and teens on the dangers of distractions on the road, such as text messaging, according to the news source. Similar to television and video games, cellular phones can serve as a distraction to drivers with ADHD and increase their chances of getting into an auto accident.

Approximately 5 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2007, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rehabilitation facilities and therapy may be able to reduce the symptoms.

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