Journal article
Risk behaviours among substance use disorder treatment seekers with and without adult ADHD symptoms
S Kaye, J Gilsenan, JT Young, S Carruthers, S Allsop, L Degenhardt, G van de Glind, W van den Brink
Drug and Alcohol Dependence | Published : 2014
Abstract
Background: Impulsivity and consequent risk-taking are features of both Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorder (SUD). To date there are no data on the impact of comorbid ADHD on the likelihood and frequency of risk-taking behaviour among individuals with SUD. The current study aimed to examine drug-related, sexual and driving-related risk behaviours in people seeking treatment for SUD with co-occurring symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), taking into account potential confounders. Methods: 489 Australian adult SUD treatment seekers were administered a structured interview assessing demographics, drug use and SUD treatment history, p..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Funding for this study was provided by a Curtin University Strategic Research Faculty Grant. Curtin University had no further role in study design; in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; or in the decision to submit the paper for publication. The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at UNSW Australia and the National Drug Research Institute at Curtin University are supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Substance Misuse Prevention and Service Improvements Grants Fund. LD is supported by an Australian NHMRC Principal Research Fellowship (#1041742).