ADHD and criminality: A primer on the genetic, neurobiological, evolutionary, and treatment literature for criminologists

Journal of Criminal Justice

Volumn 39, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 3-11

  Schilling, Catrina M ^a   Walsh, Anthony ^a   Yun, Ilhong ^a  

^a BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 79251643400     PISSN: 00472352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2010.11.001     Document Type: Review

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