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September 9, 2021Half of young adults with ADHD struggle with substance use disorders, according to a new study published in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism.1 Specifically, one-third of adults with ADHD studied had a chronic alcohol use disorder compared to 13% of adults without ADHD.Data was drawn from the nationally representative Canadian Community Health Survey-Mental Health (CCHS-MH). Participants included 6,872 respondents aged 20-39, 270 of whom had ADHD.After adjusting for controls, researchers found that participants with ADHD faced higher odds of developing alcohol use disorders, cannabis use disorders, other drug use disorders, and any substance use disorder.

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Stimulant Misuse High in College, Especially Among Males and Students with ADHD

July 9, 2021Nearly one-third of college students reported misuse of prescription stimulant medication, with significantly higher rates of misuse reported among male participants and young adults with ADHD, according to a new Journal of Attention Disorders study.1Researchers studied 144 participants, all students in their fourth year of the Trajectories Related to ADHD in College (TRAC) project, a 5-year longitudinal investigation into the functional trajectories of college students with ADHD relative to those without ADHD.Half of college students with ADHD reported misusing prescription stimulants compared to 19.6% of those without ADHD.

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The ADHD & Addiction Link: Addictive Behaviors in Adults Explained

addictive behaviors and ADHD. Addictive disorders are complex and often caused by behavioral, emotional, and life factors.

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The Connection Between Mindfulness And Recovery Success

When it comes to recovery success from substance abuse, there is one thing most people do not acknowledge enough, and that is mindfulness. Sobriety is a choice.

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Frequent Anger and Irritability Could Signal Depression, Research Reveals

Do you know that frequent anger or irritability is related to depression? Surprised? Well, most of us express irritation or anger about every petty thing happening in our lives or around us. Being angry because your boyfriend cheated on you is quite justified.

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Teens with ADHD Should Be Regularly Screened for Substance Use Disorder: International Consensus Reached

July 17, 2020Substance use disorder (SUD) is more common in adolescents and young adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD), according to research that also found earlier use of alcohol and drugs among teens with ADHD than among their neurotypical peers.1 “Early onset SUD increases the likelihood of academic failure, suicidal behavior, and incarceration,” yet scant conclusive research exists on whether effective ADHD treatment helps to prevent adolescent SUD.

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3 Powerful Pointers That Will Help In Preventing Substance Abuse

Are you someone who is struggling with addiction or know someone who is? Well, there are few effective steps you can take for preventing substance abuse!It is unrealistic to believe that everyone will stop abusing drugs or alcohol, or more people every year will not become addicted to drugs or alcohol. However, every individual can take steps not to become addicted and prevent substance abuse.

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10 Pointers For Fighting The Stigma Of Substance Abuse

Do you know anyone who suffers from a substance abuse problem? Do you agree with the fact that it is important to fight the stigma of substance abuse?

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