Negative Impact

ADHD and Smoking

Age

17.4

15.5

Source: McClernon, Kollins 2008

ADHD and Smoking
Smoking before age 16

75%

27%

Source: McClernon, Kollins 2008

Illicit Substance Abuse

Source: Barkley, ADHD Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment

Antisocial Tendencies

Source: Barkley, ADHD Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment

Economic Burden
Number of Medical
Claims

patients comparison subjects

Source: ADDERS.org
Excess Cost of ADHD
Total: $31.6 billion

Work loss cost, adults & family members

$U.S. 3.7 billion

Healthcare of family members

$U.S. 14.2 billion

Patient’s healthcare costs

$U.S. 12.1 billion

ADHD Treatment
$U.S. 1.6 billion
Source: Birnbaum, et al. 2005.
Annual Cost
In billions of U.S. dollars

drugs ADHD
58
77
Increased Cost for Patients and
Families

Expenditure Payment
(direct cost) (direct + indirect cost)

Source: Swensen, et al. 2003.

Low Cost of Treatment

$U.S. per employment costs