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AddictoQuiz

ADHD and Addictions

This quiz explores the relationship between ADHD and substance use disorders (SUD). It covers key symptoms, prevalence in different populations, and the impact of ADHD traits such as impulsivity and inattention on addiction risk.

It also reviews treatment challenges, relapse risk, and reduced adherence, as well as the role of pharmacological interventions.

The goal is to strengthen knowledge and clinical reasoning for managing patients with ADHD–SUD comorbidity.

This section provides a selection of diverse resources intended to support your preparation for and completion of the quiz. The materials may include scientific articles, official reports, practice guidelines, and other relevant documents offering complementary perspectives. Engaging with these resources prior to or during the quiz will help you deepen your understanding of the subject matter, strengthen your analytical approach, and enhance the overall quality of your learning process.

Often Overlooked and Ignored, but Do Not Underestimate Its Relevance: ADHD in Addiction – Addiction in ADHD

Schellekens AF, van den Brink W, Kiefer F, Goudriaan AE. Eur Addict Res. 2020;26(4-5):169-172.

Challenges of Treating ADHD with Comorbid Substance Use Disorder: Considerations for the Clinician

Barbuti M, Maiello M, Spera V, Pallucchini A, Brancati GE, Maremmani AGI, Perugi G, Maremmani I. J Clin Med. 2023;12:3096.

ADHD and Addiction (News & Views)

Robbins TW. Nat Med. 2002;8(1):24.

Treatments for Adolescents with Comorbid ADHD and Substance Use Disorder: A Systematic Review

Zaso MJ, Park A, Antshel KM. J Atten Disord. 2020;24(9):1215-1226.

Addiction severity pattern associated with adult and childhood ADHD in patients with addictions

Fatseas M, Hurmic H, Serre F, Debrabant R, Daulouède JP, Denis C, Auriacombe M. Psychiatry Res. 2016;246:656-662.

ADHD and behavioral disorders: Assessment, management, and an update from DSM-5

Austerman J. Cleve Clin J Med. 2015;82(Suppl 1):S2-S7.

Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD in Addicted Patients: What Does the Literature Tell Us?

Carpentier PJ, Levin FR. Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2017;25(2):50-64.

Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among Substance Use Disorder Populations: Meta-Analysis

Rohner H, Gaspar N, Philipsen A, Schulze M. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20:1275.

The association between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and internet addiction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Wang BQ, Yao NQ, Zhou X, Liu J, Lv ZT. BMC Psychiatry. 2017;17:260.

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