One in five people who use alcohol and other drugs have symptoms of ADHD

 ADHD in the News 2025-03-06


A new research report shows that 1 in 5 people using drugs and alcohol have symptoms of ADHD and that this rate increases to over one-third among people using benzodiazepines. The report—launched at a seminar this morning in Dublin's Wynn's Hotel—also shows that the highest rates of ADHD overall were found among women using these drugs.

View Article: Medical Xpress, March 3, 2025




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