ADDitude

Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: 5 Key Facts and Additional Resources

Provides information about the basic facts of substance use disorders in people with ADHD.

When Your Teen Says Weed Is the Only Thing That “Helps” – Your teen may experience short-term relief on cannabis, but the long-term effects can be harmful. Here, how to help resistant teens cut down on cannabis use.

By Mariely Hernandez, Ph.D.

Child Mind Institute

ADHD and Substance Abuse

Describes the connection between ADHD and substance abuse in teens and ways parents can help.

CHADD

When ADHD and Substance Use Disorders Coexist

Describes the rates of co-occurrence between ADHD and SUD, why this occurs and what can be done to help.

By José Martínez-Raga MD, PhD

Substance Abuse and ADHD

Explains the risk factor of ADHD in association with substance use disorder.