ADHD and Substance Addiction Treatment Solutions Studies have shown that people with ADHD are prone to substance addiction because of their impulsivity, behavioral problems and the fact that AD/HD often runs in the family. Even children with ADHD have a strong probability of developing alcoholism when they get older. Why would adults with ADHD abuse alcohol or stimulants like Ritalin, cocaine and marijuana? ADHD is a complicated condition with symptoms that may mimic other disorders. Sometimes, the doctor’s primary diagnosis is inaccurate and the patient ends up medicating the primary diagnosis. If the medicine doesn’t give them the relief they need, they sometimes turn to alcohol or drugs. Stimulant treatment regimens are one of the major causes of the addiction incidence among people with ADHD.The drugs of choice for ADHD contain stimulant properties which have the potential for abuse. Once they get addicted to the medications, they may also turn to alcohol and cocaine-(both of which are stimulants) for heightened focus and relaxation. A person with ADHD may show either of the two major symptoms: Inattention: ADHD patients fidget with their hands, or curl on their seats, leave their own seats when they’re supposed to sit down; runs, climbs and talks excessively in inappropriate situations and finds it difficult to do things quietly. Hyperactivity: If you have you can’t wait for your turn to speak or do an activity and you often butt into games or conversations uninvited. How we counsel clients with ADHD Your substance abuse treatment clinician shall review your history with other co-occurring disorders such as depressive or anxiety disorders. If necessary, you may be referred to a psychiatrist who can uncover the history of your ADHD and list the features that your parents or guardian noticed when you were a child. After thorough evaluation, your clinician in close collaboration with your psychiatrist will formula an ADHD and addiction treatment program that usually begins with medication, group therapy, individual counseling and mutual support groups meetings. As you are able to tolerate intensive treatments, you will be gradually exposed to mutual support groups. Overtime, you will be less disruptive of others and more in control of your addiction habits and ADHD symptoms.
Our counselor eliminates all the distractions during counseling sessions and keeps the length of verbal exchanges and meetings at a minimum. You will be asked to use written schedules, journals and to-do lists to keep track of important events or information. The counselor will educate you about AD/HD and substance abuse. Sometimes, you will be referred to a specialist for comprehensive evaluation and medication/therapy. For More Information – Please visit our official Site: http://www.youraddictionsolutions.com