ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is the most prevalent neurobehavioral disorder and affects 6-9% of children and adolescents.
There is a link between SUD and ADHD in both directions.
Going from SUD to ADHD the connection is made.
In a large study of over 3500 patients seeking treating for SUD, 40% screened positive for ADHD.
In a large study of adolescents with CUD, 38% of them also had ADHD.
Going in the other direction, from ADHD to SUD we see the connection.
Children with ADHD have a 2-fold increase risk of developing SUD
We know that ADHD symptoms can increase by 30% because of drugs.
To learn more about ADHD and Drugs, I reach out to Dr. Roberto Olivardia.
Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private practice in Lexington, MA where he specializes in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders and issues that face students with learning disabilities. He is on the Professional and Scientific Advisory Boards for Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD), The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) and ADDitude Magazine and website. He is also a Featured Expert for Understood.org. He has spoken at numerous conferences, webinars, and podcasts.
