%A H. Peters
%A R. Abd Rashid
%A A. H. Sulaiman
%A M. M. Ahmad Zahari
%A A. S. Amer Nordin
%A Noorzurani Robson
%A M. A. Said
%A A. Ahmad Adlan
%A A. Abdul Rahim
%A H. Zakaria
%J International Journal of Addiction Sciences
%T Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders (Adhd) And Substance Use Disorders: Overlap, Coincidence Or Fate?
%X The link among ADHD and addiction is increasingly shifting into the focus of scientific study. It becomes obvious that ADHD functions as a risk factor and condition for dependence. Disturbances in psychosocial functioning and the tendency towards substance abuse are highly correlated. Objective: This overview relies on a Medline research. Its objective is to describe the joint characteristics among ADHD and addiction. We especially focus on the neurobiological similarities between both diseases. Results: The results of this literature review support the hypothesis of a close genetic, neurological and phenotypic linkage between ADHD and addiction. Furthermore, ADHD often serves as the source for substance abuse disorders among youths and adults. Conclusions: The increasing clinical meaning of the overlap among ADHD and addiction urgently necessitates for consideration regarding preventive planning.
%N 1
%K addiction, adhd, substance, use, 
%V 1
%D 2011
%L cogprints8258

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