Inmate decides the extra charge is worth it

25 and 40 percent of prison inmates have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and most are undiagnosed and untreated. This is an alarming overrepresentation considering that it's estimated that only 4 to 8 percent of the general population has ADHD.

Furthermore, ADHD symptoms are the result of impaired executive function, which means individuals with ADHD struggle with

planning, organization, time management and sustaining focus. The impaired executive function also affects impulse control, frustration tolerance and emotional regulation.

The ADHD brain constantly searches for novelty, attracted to activities that are highly stimulating and often risky. What’s more, many individuals with untreated ADHD self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. All these behaviors increase the likelihood of legal issues and criminal charges.

ADHD symptoms also affect the individual’s ability to navigate the justice system from his or her first contact with law enforcement. Inattention impairs the ability to provide accurate details about events in question, which may falsely indicate guilt. Working memory deficits may affect his or her ability to understand Miranda rights, while impulsivity and the inability to plan ahead may lead the individual to blurt out incriminating information prior to consulting an attorney.

https://add.org/undiagnosed-adult-adhd-a-high-cost-for-society/

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