adhd in childhood

Half of Adults With ADHD Have Struggled With Alcohol, Drug Use

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Half of Adults With ADHD Have Struggled With Alcohol, Drug Use

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Fully half of all young adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also battle alcohol or drug abuse. And folks with ADHD who have a history of depression or anxiety are particularly vulnerable to substance abuse problems, a new study showed. “People … Read more

Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Psychiatric Illnesses?

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Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Psychiatric Illnesses?

By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As if attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn’t already tough on a child, new research suggests the condition might also raise the odds for a psychotic disorder later in life. But parents should not panic. “I would say that this finding should not be an … Read more