Attention deficit Hyperactive Disorders (Adhd) and substance use disorders: overlap, coincidence or fate?
The link among ADHD and addiction is increasingly shifting into the focus of scientific study. It becomes obvious that ADHD functions as a risk factor and condition for dependence. Disturbances in psychosocial functioning and the tendency towards substance abuse are highly correlated. Objective: T...
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| Language: | English |
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2010
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/2840/1/Attention_Difict_Hyperactive_Disorders-international_J_o_A_S.pdf http://eprints.um.edu.my/2840/ http://www.ejass.org/index.php/ejass/article/view/3/3 |
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| Summary: | The link among ADHD and addiction is increasingly shifting into the focus of scientific study. It becomes obvious that ADHD functions as a risk factor and condition for dependence. Disturbances in psychosocial functioning and the tendency towards substance abuse are highly correlated. Objective: This overview relies on a Medline research. Its objective is to describe the joint characteristics among ADHD and addiction. We especially focus on the neurobiological similarities between both diseases. Results: The results of this literature review support the hypothesis of a close genetic, neurological and phenotypic linkage between ADHD and addiction. Furthermore, ADHD often serves as the source for substance abuse disorders among youths and adults. Conclusions: The increasing clinical meaning of the overlap among ADHD and addiction urgently necessitates for consideration regarding preventive planning. |
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