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The relationship between Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance abuse has been known for quite some time. Nevertheless there isn’t much research in non-clinical studies between such a disorder an alcohol abuse. The objective of this paper is to compare the presence of Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits in adolescents with alcohol use and abuse. We assessed on a voluntary and anonymous basis a sample (N= 322) of teenagers with screening scales that measured Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, substance abuse, Impulsivity and Sensation Seeking. Comparisons were made between adolescents who presented alcohol abuse (n= 44) and those who reported alcohol use (n= 150). The highest frequency of Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits was found in adolescents with alcohol abuse. The differences found in both groups coincide with past studies. These findings and previous investigations prove the convenience of providing early interventions to prevent problems related to alcohol and other substances in preteens when Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms are present. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]