Addiction

Unveiling ADHD's Complex Relationship with Substance Use and Young Adults

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood and stigmatized, with 60-80% of individuals having additional mental health conditions. This overlap complicates ADHD management and is linked to increased substance use risks. Key factors include impulsivity and sensation seeking, self-medication for symptom relief, neurobiological differences in brain function, and co-occurring disorders like conduct and mood disorders.

Breaking the Myths: Trauma, Addiction & What Science Says About It

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From Myths to Meaningful Action: Tools you can use today

Join our interactive webinar in which leading experts will break down myths submitted from around the world, combining science, lived-experience, and practical tools you can use!

Time: 15:00 - 16:00 CEST

Presenters:

Asia Ashraf, Greenfield Hospital of Psychiatry

Rocio Suarez Ordoñez, TSAFI

The role of specialist Addiction Nurses in alcohol treatment

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A new study from the University of Dundee and University of Stirling highlights the impact of placing specialist Addiction Nurses (ANs) within primary care teams to support individuals with serious alcohol problems in disadvantaged...