Comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorder complexity and chronicity in treatment-seeking adults.

Jesse Tyler YoungSusan CarruthersSharlene KayeSteve AllsopJoanne GilsenanLouisa DegenhardtGeurt van de GlindWim van den BrinkDavid Preen

Published in: Drug and alcohol review (2015)

The findings provide evidence that there is increased drug dependence complexity and chronicity in treatment-seeking SUD patients who screen positively for ADHD, specifically for amphetamine, alcohol, opiates other than heroin or methadone, and benzodiazepines.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
mental health
working memory
emergency department
high throughput
combination therapy
alcohol consumption