Nicotine and alcohol dependence in patients with comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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Research has demonstrated that ADHD can be a major risk factor for initiating and developing an addiction. Findings from this investigation show many patients with ADHD have an alcohol addiction, and even more are severely addicted to nicotine. These findings stress the significance of early and sufficient diagnosis and treatment of ADHD to stop the harm of an addictive disease.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agm069

Comment: Co-morbidity is an emerging important issue. We see it more often studied with schizophrenia; it's interesting to note the expansion into other mental health issues.