Comments on: ADHD and Addictions 5 more Clinical Studies

By: Lee K

Lee K — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:30:33 +0000

I appreciate that you take a pretty even handed approach on research submission and citation. Thank you for the links to the above studies on the various addiction sets.
I wanted to share a link to a article on prenatal alcohol exposures effects on behavioral, cognitive and social development and the link to FASD.
http://www.dailyrx.com/news-article/prenatal-alcohol-exposure-and-adhd-1643.html
Was actually poking around here on the blog for any more info you might have with prenatal associated research and ADD too.
Thanks for you effort

By: Beth Randolph

Beth Randolph — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:33:24 +0000

I am writing a college paper on legalizing drugs to provide better treatment options for addicts the only reason I decided to write about it is that three of my nephews have ADHD and I worry that not only will they become dependent on drugs but that they will be criminalized for something that they were born with. Thank you for the information. I appreciate it.
Beth R

By: Pete Quily

Pete Quily — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:10:46 +0000

Study 35% of Cocaine Abusers had #ADHD http://bit.ly/4vRuoi #mhsm #selfmedicate #mentalhealth

By: ADHD Manifesto « Raising Troubled Kids

ADHD Manifesto « Raising Troubled Kids — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:49:55 +0000

[...] meth (methamphetamine) inpatients had ADHD Journal of Addiction Disorders. 2005, and the blog: Adult ADHD Strengths. Methamphetamine-dependent inpatients were screened for childhood attention deficit hyperactivity [...]

By: BCBusiness Magazine

BCBusiness Magazine — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:53:59 +0000

RT @petequily: I did a blog post on a study that 35% of Cocaine Abusers had #ADHD http://bit.ly/4vRuoi BC Govt closed only Adult ADHD clinic

By: Pete Quily

Pete Quily — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:45:00 +0000

.@bcbusiness I did a blog post on a study that 35% of Cocaine Abusers had #ADHD http://bit.ly/4vRuoi BC Govt closed only Adult ADHD clinic

By: Pete Quily

Pete Quily — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:46:51 +0000

Lisa

Some people who use drugs can be functioning members of society. They’re not always totally dysfunctional, there’s a range.

There’s a big difference between meth and legal adhd meds, no drain cleaner in adhd meds etc. You really did quit, don’t minimize your achievement.

Glad you liked my website

By: Pete Quily

Pete Quily — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:43:22 +0000

Joshua,

this blog is for both. I’m no pollyanna on ADHD, there are both negatives and positives on ADHD and I cover them both. It’s important to look at both sides some are in denial of the positives of ADHD and some are in denial of the negatives of ADHD.

Many drug addicts and alcoholics do have ADHD. I wouldn’t say it’s the majority of them. The ADHD addiction connection which is well known among the small circle of knowledgeable ADHD professionals and very little known in the media, govt, health system, in rehab centers and general public.

If this information got out there more, and ADHD hate and stigma could be reduced, than more people would seek diagnosis and treatment. Then there would be less people needless suffering from addictions, and less impact on their families, community, less crime, less needless costs to the taxpayer etc.

Most parents try to keep their kids of drugs, but you were lucky enough to have parents who’s strategy worked, not all do. What if yours didn’t? Wouldn’t you want to read this post?

ADDers can accomplish great things check out this category on my blog
http://adultaddstrengths.com/category/add-strengths/

By: Lisa Baker

Lisa Baker — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:31:56 +0000

I was addicted to crystal meth for almost twenty years. It made me feel “normal”.I slept every night and ate regular meals and held a job. I had no idea I was self-medicating until 2 years ago.
It was relieving to know I wasn’t just a “tweaker”

Now I am clean, but on meds. I often feel depressed because I feel I am just replacing the illegal stuff with legal, prescribed stuff. Like I cheated myself of really quitting.

I have been searching the internet forever looking for a site like this and want to thank-you. I will bookmark it and refer to it often.

By: Joshua Alexander, MBA

Joshua Alexander, MBA — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:27:59 +0000

I was actually very disappointed with this article the site is for add strengths not add’s downfalls. I was diagnosed as a kid and no offense I had the luxury of my parents trying to keep me off the drugs including those that treat adhd. I currently own a management consulting firm and am pursuing my PhD in Finance. Where exactly are stats on people like me with ADHD? Those of us that do succeed and can function through learning to use our strengths. I am going to look at the site a little bit further however I felt this article to be disciminatory implying that the majority of drug addicts have ADHD.