Identify the patterns of behavior and symptoms of ADHD and discuss how ADHD is associated with crime

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About 3% of children suffer from ADHD. It has been associated with poor school performance, bullying, stubbornness, and lack of discipline. Many children who suffer from ADHD also suffer from conduct disorder and continually engage in aggressive and antisocial behavior in early childhood. These children then have a higher likelihood of engaging in delinquency and crime. These children are also more likely to use drugs.

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