Persistent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder predicts socially oriented, but not physical/physiologically oriented, alcohol problems in early adulthood.

Frances L WangSarah L PedersenTraci M KennedyElizabeth M GnagyWilliam E PelhamBrooke S G Molina

Published in: Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research (2021)

Individuals with ADHD histories whose symptoms persist into adulthood may be more likely to experience socially oriented alcohol problems and impaired control/treatment seeking than individuals without an ADHD history and those with childhood ADHD only. Tailored alcohol prevention and treatment programs may benefit this high-risk population.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
mental health
working memory
depressive symptoms
early life
alcohol consumption
physical activity
young adults
smoking cessation
sleep quality
replacement therapy