Ep. 121: Substance Use Disorder, ADHD, & Treatment–Backseat Quarterbacks

Kristin is winding down her ADHD & addiction series for now with a discussion about the comorbidity rates of substance use disorder (SUD) for ADHDers. She’s covering the potential for stimulant misuse, why treating the ADHD first is crucial for SUD recovery, and how to approach treatment with a focus on harm reduction.   Plus, Kristin has a new enemy (it’s always nice to have something to hate), Grace is a responsible planner for once (kinda), and we introduce a BOD that just may be the new autistic superhero of a generation.    References: SAMHSA Advisory Challenges of Treating ADHD with Comorbid Substance Use Disorder: Considerations for the Clinician Stimulant treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and risk of developing substance use disorder | The British Journal of Psychiatry | Cambridge Core Drug Scheduling The Complicated Relationship Between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorders - PMC Randomized Controlled Trial of Osmotic-Release Methylphenidate with CBT in Adolescents with ADHD and Substance Use Disorders - PMC Substance Abuse Treatment with Comorbid ADHD: A Clinician’s Guide 14 Kakapo Facts - Fact Animal KAKAPO Adult male 'chinging' call to attract females 🎶 #shorts