Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorders

Claudia M Szobot; Oscar Bukstein

doi:10.1016/j.chc.2007.11.003

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorders

Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2008 Apr;17(2):309-23, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2007.11.003.

Authors

Claudia M Szobot¹, Oscar Bukstein

Affiliation

¹ Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Outpatient Clinic, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil. cmszobot@terra.com.br

PMID: 18295148
DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2007.11.003

Abstract

Attention deficit hperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly prevalent among adolescents who have substance use disorder (SUD). Several lines of evidence, although not conclusive, suggest that ADHD might have an independent effect on SUD liability. It is still to be determined, however, whether this association is mediated by conduct disorder. This article reviews ADHD and SUD.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / complications
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / epidemiology*
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / rehabilitation
Bupropion / adverse effects
Bupropion / therapeutic use
Central Nervous System Stimulants / adverse effects
Central Nervous System Stimulants / therapeutic use
Child
Comorbidity
Conduct Disorder / epidemiology
Humans
Methylphenidate / adverse effects
Methylphenidate / therapeutic use
Risk Factors
Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology*
Substance-Related Disorders / rehabilitation

Substances

Central Nervous System Stimulants
Bupropion
Methylphenidate