Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Abstract
The link among ADHD and addiction is increasingly shifting into the focus of scientific study. It becomes obvious that ADHD functions as a risk factor and condition for dependence. Disturbances in psychosocial functioning and the tendency towards substance abuse are highly correlated. Objective: This overview relies on a Medline research. Its objective is to describe the joint characteristics among ADHD and addiction. We especially focus on the neurobiological similarities between both diseases. Results: The results of this literature review support the hypothesis of a close genetic, neurological and phenotypic linkage between ADHD and addiction. Furthermore, ADHD often serves as the source for substance abuse disorders among youths and adults. Conclusions: The increasing clinical meaning of the overlap among ADHD and addiction urgently necessitates for consideration regarding preventive planning.
Keywords
ADHD, Addiction, Substance use
Publication Title
International Journal of Addiction Sciences
ISSN
2180-205X
Recommended Citation
Peters, H.; Abd Rashid, R.; Sulaiman, A.H.; Ahmad Zahari, M.M.; Amer Nordin, A.S.; Robson, Noorzurani; Said, M.A.; Ahmad Adlan, A.; Abdul Rahim, A.; and Zakaria, H., "Attention deficit Hyperactive Disorders (Adhd) and substance use disorders: overlap, coincidence or fate?" (2010). Research Publications (2006 to 2010). 4297.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2006_2010/4297
Divisions
fac_med
Volume
1
Issue
1
Additional Information
University of Malaya Centre for Addiction Sciences (UMCAS), Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia