Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the drug and alcohol clinic

Journal/Book: Drug Alcohol Rev. 1999; 18: PO Box 25, Abingdon Ox14 3Ue, Oxfordshire, England. Carfax Publ Ltd. 337-344.

Abstract: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a disorder generally seen in children but more recently found in many cases to persist to adulthood, has been found to be associated with later development of substance abuse. The author reviews evidence for this, and for the possible mediating role of antisocial behaviour in this association. It is concluded that the latter may have a predominating role, but that in any case there is likely to be a significant number of adults,vith ADHD in substance-abusing populations. It is doubtful that such individuals are truly self-medicating their psychiatric disorder. Suggestions are made regarding an approach to this problem of dual diagnosis.

Note: Review Tucker P, Westmead Hosp, Dept Psychiat, Adult Treatment Programmes, Westmead, NSW 2145, AUSTRALIA

Keyword(s): attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; ADHD; conduct disorder; antisocial personality; dual diagnosis; DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER; MINIMAL BRAIN-DYSFUNCTION; SEEKING COCAINE ABUSERS; SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS; PSYCHIATRIC-DISORDERS; METHYLPHENIDATE TREATMENT; RESIDUAL TYPE; PRESCRIBED METHYLPHENIDATE; ANTISOCIAL-BEHAVIOR; TOURETTE-SYNDROME

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