E38: Untreated ADHD and Its Link to Substance Use Disorders: Insights from Christina Crowe, RP

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who struggle with either behavioural or substance use disorders, and may also have ADHD. It can be hard to appreciate just how closely intertwined these conditions are, and I’m here to shine a light on them.

Today I cover:

• Why do people with ADHD self-medicate more than others?
• Is ADHD the real 'gateway' risk?
• What if you have a history of substance use or addiction?
• How do you know if you actually have a substance or behavioural 'addiction'?
• What new data and Guidelines tell us about how to proceed.

Resources:

• Check your use: The CRAFFT Questionnaire
• The ADHD Resource Hub: Screeners, Guidelines, Treatmentand more.
• American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) 31st Annual Meeting in 2020: ADHD Meds May Boost Treatment Retention in Comorbid Addiction
• From Canada’s Centre on Substance Use and Addiction: Finding Quality Addiction Care in Canada: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Guide, and Life in Recovery.
• Understanding the science and goals behind Harm Reduction,
• Knowing Your Limits with Cannabis: A Practical Guide to Assessing Your Cannabis Use

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A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage. Looking for one on one support or treatment in Ontario, Alberta or PEI? Find your Therapist

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