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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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Are American Kids More Medicated?
By Dr. Ballas , Health Expert

...there is a trend in the United States of increased bipolar disorder diagnosis in children and... Read more »

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McMan's Eight-fold Path to Living Well
By John McManamy , Health Expert

My colleague at BipolarConnect, GJ Gregory, in a recent blog posted a list of six crucial... Read more »

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Guest Blog from Sophy: Walk a Mile in His Shoes
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...his. Share your experience with depression and bipolar disorder in the message boards. Learn... Read more »

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An End - and a Beginning
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...kind of challenge, so back in the fall of 2005 when BipolarConnect presented me with the... Read more »

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Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 4 - 10
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...Americans (2.6% of the adult population) live with bipolar disorder. • 2.4 million Americans... Read more »

Health Guide

Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Bipolar disorder is more common than previously thought, but this illness, particularly bipolar disorder II, is still poorly recognized in the family-practice setting. It is estimated that... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder Overview
Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness, is characterized by moods that swing between two opposite poles:Periods of mania with exaggerated euphoria, irritability, or bothEpisodes of... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder: Highlights
Drug ApprovalQuetiapine (Seroquel) has been approved for treatment of bipolar depression. Quetiapine is now the only drug approved for treating both manic and depressive states of bipolar... Read more »
Depression Basics
...affective disorder (SAD).Depression is defined as a mood disorder, and there are several subtypes. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is considered in a separate... Read more »
Causes of Bipolar Disorder
CausesNo single cause may ever be found for bipolar disorder. Instead, a combination of biologic, genetic, and environmental factors appears to trigger and perpetuate the chemical imbalances in the... Read more »

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