Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and substance use disorders: is there a causal link?

MT Lynskey; W Hall

doi:10.1046/j.1360-0443.2001.9668153.x

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and substance use disorders: is there a causal link?

MT Lynskey^*, W Hall

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Addictions

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Abstract

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), characterized by restless, inattentive and hyperactive behaviours, is a relatively common childhood disorder that affects approximately 5% of the general population. There has been controversy about whether ADHD increases risks of developing substance use disorders. The available evidence suggests that, in the absence of conduct disorder, ADHD is not associated with an increased risk of substance use problems in males. There is only limited evidence on the role of ADHD in the aetiology of substance use disorders among females. While ADHD has traditionally been considered as a childhood disorder, it may also occur in adults; research needs to examine the extent to which ADHD in adulthood increases the risk of substance use disorders.

Original language	English
Article number	N/A
Pages (from-to)	815-822
Number of pages	8
Journal	Addiction
Volume	96
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1360-0443.2001.9668153.x
Publication status	Published - Jun 2001

Keywords

CHILDHOOD CONDUCT PROBLEMS
DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
FOLLOW-UP
PSYCHIATRIC COMORBIDITY
GENERAL-POPULATION
TREATMENT-SEEKING
COCAINE ABUSERS
DRUG-USE
CHILDREN
ADULTS

UN SDGs

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and substance use disorders: is there a causal link?

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