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New study looks at ADHD, substance abuse link

September 22, 2008
A new study is going to examine the links between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance abuse. This European project will last 14 years and evaluate 6,000 people with substance abuse problems for ADHD, bipolar disorder, anti social personality disorder, and borderline personality disorder. This study will help to develop a program for detection, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in addicted patients and to determine ways to prevent substance abuse in patients with ADHD.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Study Questions Effectiveness of ADHD Meds
By CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD , Health Expert

An article about the effectiveness and side effects of ADHD medication is circulating in the media.... Read more »

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Question of the Week: Do You Use Alternative Treatments?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...effectiveness.   You can find out more: Alternative Treatments for ADHD   Question of the... Read more »

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Treating Children with ADHD and Depression
By Dr. Ballas , Health Expert

When a child comes to a doctor's office with problems with attention, whether it's due to ADHD or... Read more »

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Myth: ADHD is a Childhood Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...four.  While an increasing number of adults seek treatment for ADHD, the number is still much... Read more »

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ADHD: Lose Three Weeks of Work?
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...on the productivity of workers getting the correct treatment for ADHD. The study doesn't say so,... Read more »

Health Guide

Candida Yeast: ADHD Alternative Treatments
...the approach is effective. The theory is not supported by evidence and is not suggested as a helpful treatment for ADHD.” Sources "ADHD- Unproven Treatments." American Academy of... Read more »
ADHD Alternative Treatments: Antimotion Sickness Medication
...symptoms. Dr. Sam Goldstein and Dr. Barbara Ingersoll, in their article entitled “Controversial Treatments for ADHD”, state, “This theory is not consistent with what is currently known... Read more »
Cerebellar Training: ADHD Alternative Treatments
...would need to be additional testing and studies completed to determine if it might be an effective treatment for ADHD. Sources "ADHD- Unproven Treatments." American Academy of Pediatrics. ... Read more »
Auditory Stimulation: ADHD Alternative Treatments
Auditory stimulation is a method of helping children by providing music while completing a task. In a study (completed by the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Schneider Children’s... Read more »
Nutritional and Herbal Supplements: ADHD Alternative Treatments
Nutritional and herbal supplements as a treatment for ADHD are based on the theory that there is something lacking in your diet that is causing the symptoms. There are a few medical conditions... Read more »

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