ADHD and Addictions

Edited 3/25/18. Addiction and alcoholism among senior citizens is more common now than ever. Be sure to note the resources below. Did you know that addictions are very common among people who have ADHD? It’s true. It often comes from self medicating – an attempt to control your symptoms of ADHD or anxiety or depression. […]

Substance Abuse and ADHD

Most doctors and scientists agree that ADHD is genetic; that it is passed from one family member to another. This same thing has been noted in families with alcohol, drug, or other addictions. Some research even claims a link between alcoholism and ADHD; that both are the result of the same gene. In fact, alcoholism […]