Interaction between behavioral inhibition and neural alcohol cue-reactivity in ADHD and alcohol use disorder.

Sabine Vollstädt-KleinS GerhardtA LeeA StroscheG SharafiR NuriyevaJ SeidtO HennigB AlmD HermannW H SommerF KieferM LudererE Sobanski

Published in: Psychopharmacology (2020)

Our findings support the hypothesis that ADHD additionally diminishes inhibition ability in individuals with AUD. This may increase relapse risk when confronted with alcohol cues. Further, it is crucial for patients with comorbid AUD and ADHD to take into account not only reduced cognitive control over behavioral inhibition but also simultaneously heightened alcohol cue-reactivity.

Keyphrases

alcohol use disorder
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
alcohol consumption