Prevalence and clinical phenotypes of adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and comorbid behavioral addictions.

Giacomo Grassi Corinna Moradei Chiara Cecchelli

Published in: Journal of behavioral addictions (2024)

Behavioral addictions are highly frequent in adult ADHD patients. Comorbid patients seem to have a more complex phenotype characterized by more severe ADHD, mood and anxiety symptoms, higher impulsivity levels and greater functional impairment.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
end stage renal disease
autism spectrum disorder
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
working memory
peritoneal dialysis
depressive symptoms
patient reported outcomes
risk factors
early onset
physical activity
young adults
drug induced
patient reported