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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.
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.
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.