What other diagnoses are seen with ADHD?
ADHD often co-occurs with oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder in childhood and mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders in adulthood.
Questions and Answers
57 (and counting!) Questions About ADHD and Answers from internationally-respected researchers and ADHD professionals.
What is the relationship of ADHD to Substance Use Disorders?
Adults with ADHD face 4-5 times higher risk of Substance Use Disorder, influenced by genes and life experiences.
How is ADHD in adults an explanation for challenges and not an excuse?
An ADHD diagnosis can empower adults by guiding supportive strategies.
ADHD Symptoms and Diagnosis
There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. Many other problems, like anxiety and depression, can have similar symptoms.
ADHD: 7 Facts
ADHD is a non-discriminatory disorder affecting people of every age, gender, IQ, religious and socio-economic background. Includes citations
ADHD Quick Facts
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—ADHD—is a brain-based disorder that affects about one in ten school-aged children. Symptoms continue into adulthood for more than half.
Can you have a successful life with ADHD?
ADHD presents challenges from both positive and negative traits. They provide benefits, resources, skills and strategies you can use to overcome those challenges.
What can help people with ADHD who need to spend a lot of time on their computers?
Whether viewing interesting or tedious material on computer screens for long periods of time, the very act can be physically, mentally, and emotionally stressful. Fortunately, many ‘simple to use’ strategies are easily accessible, readily available, and offer relief.
Aren’t medications for ADHD just different versions of illegal drugs?
Unlike illegal drugs, prescription stimulants are effective and safe treatments for many people with ADHD. However, people taking stimulants should be carefully monitored for signs of abuse and dependence.
Isn’t ADHD just an excuse for laziness?
ADHD may look like a lack of willpower or an excuse for laziness when it’s not. ADHD is really a problem with the chemical dynamics of the brain. It is not under voluntary control!