Smoking alcohol and drug use in youth and adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Authors: Sydney Osland, Lauren Hirsch, and Tamara Pringsheim
Overview
Abstract (English)
Previous research suggests a relationship between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and smoking, alcohol and illicit drug use, however most studies have focused on adolescents or young adults, or clinically ascertained samples. To analyse population-based data on the relationship between ADHD and at-risk health behaviours in adolescents and adults. Data were derived from a Statistics Canada population-based health survey. The association between the diagnosis of ADHD and smoking, alcohol use, and illicit drug use was examined. Individuals with ADHD started smoking at a younger age. They consumed more alcoholic drinks on drinking days, and women with ADHD were more likely to engage in binge drinking. Women over the age of 25 and men with ADHD were more likely to meet alcohol-dependence lifetime criteria. People with ADHD were at a greater risk of drug misuse and dependence. People with ADHD are more likely to partake in at-risk behaviours.
Abstract (French)
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Details
Type | Journal article |
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Author | Sydney Osland, Lauren Hirsch, and Tamara Pringsheim |
Publication Year | 2017 |
Title | Smoking alcohol and drug use in youth and adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder |
Volume | 3 |
Journal Name | British Journal of Psychiatry Open |
Number | 3 |
Pages | 141-146 |
Publication Language | English |
- Sydney Osland
- Sydney Osland, Lauren Hirsch, and Tamara Pringsheim
- Smoking alcohol and drug use in youth and adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
- British Journal of Psychiatry Open
- 3
- 2017
- 3
- 141-146