Sex, Drugs, and ADHD
In the poster presentation, “Sex, Drugs, and ADHD: Sexual Health and Moderators of Risk in College Students,” Ashley Rohacek, study coauthor, reviewed previous research suggesting links between ADHD diagnosis with earlier and more frequent sexual activity, and with increased likelihood of using alcohol and cannabis, as well as links between alcohol and cannabis use with more frequent sexual activity among the general population.
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How COVID-19 Increases Challenges for Youth with ADHD
ADHD, Infections, and the Immune System
Helicopter Parenting & Adolescents With ADHD: Associations and Conclusions
What About the Little Guys: ADHD in Preschool
ADHD in Sexual and Gender Minority College Students
ADHD Is All About Power, Paradox, and Pain
Postural Sway: How ADHD and Anxiety May Manifest in the Body
Introducing the APSARD Health Equity Task Force
What to Know About Echolalia and Children With ADHD
Students with attention problems more likely to cheat
Reinforcement/Reward Mechanisms: Interventions for Executive Functioning