Role of ADHD in the Co-Occurrence Between Heavy Alcohol Use and Depression Trajectories in Adulthood.

Frances L WangSarah L PedersenHeather JosephElizabeth M GnagyPatrick CurranWilliam E PelhamBrooke S G Molina

Published in: Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research (2018)

Due to the strengthening association between heavy drinking and depression for adults in their late 20s, and increasing depression for adults with ADHD histories, individuals with ADHD may be at greater risk for co-occurring depression and binge drinking. Negative reinforcement-related alcohol use may strengthen as these individuals age toward the fourth decade of life. More rigorous testing of this possibility is warranted.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
sleep quality
working memory
physical activity
alcohol consumption