Substance-Related Problems in Adolescents with ADHD-Diagnoses: The Importance of Self-Reported Conduct Problems.

Authors :: Heradstveit O
Askeland KG
Bøe T
Lundervold AJ
Elgen IB
Skogen JC
Pedersen MU
Hysing M
Source :: Journal of attention disorders [J Atten Disord] 2022 Dec; Vol. 26 (14), pp. 1857-1869. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jun 25.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a known risk factor for substance-related problems (SRP) during adolescence, but the nature of this relationship and the importance of co-occurring conduct problems are not fully understood.<br />Methods: Data stem from a linked dataset between a large population-based survey conducted in 2012 of Norwegian adolescents aged 16 to 19, and registry-based data from specialized child and adolescent mental health services ( n = 9,411).<br />Results: Adolescents with "ADHD + high conduct problems" had increased risk of SRP (odds ratios = 2.37-10.14). Adolescents with "ADHD only" had very similar risk of SRP as adolescents from the general population with low symptoms of conduct problems. Relative to boys, girls with "ADHD + high conduct problems" appeared to have somewhat higher risk for SRP.<br />Conclusion: The present study suggests that the risk for SRP among adolescent with ADHD is largely driven by co-existing conduct problems.

Subjects :: Child
Male
Female
Adolescent
Humans
Self Report
Comorbidity
Risk Factors
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity diagnosis
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity epidemiology
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity psychology
Problem Behavior
Conduct Disorder diagnosis
Conduct Disorder epidemiology
Substance-Related Disorders diagnosis
Substance-Related Disorders epidemiology

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