The ADHD Adults Podcast

Episode 53 ADHD and alcohol

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Oct 31, 2022
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INSIGHT

Shared Associations

  • ADHD and alcohol use disorder (AUD) might share genetic, biological, and psychological associations.
  • This connection may explain the increased prevalence of alcohol misuse in individuals with ADHD.
INSIGHT

ADHD and Alcohol Misuse

  • Individuals with ADHD might be more susceptible to alcohol misuse.
  • They might be almost ten times more likely to have ADHD if they have an alcohol use disorder.
ANECDOTE

Alex's Alcohol Use

  • Alex Connor has used alcohol to self-medicate for domestic anxiety since age 14.
  • He struggles with impulse control when alcohol is available, finding short-term relief but recognizing its negative health effects.
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