Relationship of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptom severity with severity of alcohol-related problems in a sample of inpatients with alcohol use disorder
NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISEASE AND TREATMENT, vol.12, pp.1661-1667, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 12
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.2147/ndt.s105190
- Journal Name: NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISEASE AND TREATMENT
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1661-1667
- Keywords: ADHD, alcohol-related problems, alcohol use disorder, depression, impulsivity, DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, BARRATT IMPULSIVENESS SCALE, SUBSTANCE-USE, ADULT ADHD, DSM-IV, COLLEGE-STUDENTS, TURKISH VERSION, SHORT-FORM, COMORBIDITY, PREVALENCE
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been shown to be related to a higher risk of developing psychiatric problems such as depressive disorders, substance use disorder, and impulsivity. Adults who have comorbid ADHD and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are at greater risk of negative outcomes. Thus, it is important to evaluate the relationship of ADHD symptoms and the severity of alcohol-related problems among patients with AUD. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of ADHD symptoms on severity of alcohol-related problems, while controlling the effects of depression and impulsivity in a sample of inpatients with AUD.