Substance Use and Addiction and ADHD

Expert talk by Prof. David Nutt examining the intersection of addiction and ADHD, discussing neurobiological mechanisms, comorbidity, and treatment approaches, with clinical anecdotes highlighting diagnostic complexities, the role of dopamine, and the impact of stimulant therapy on substance use and behavioural addictions.

Prof. Gabriele Fischer presents on the link between ADHD and substance use disorder, gambling, and food addiction.

Dr Peter Mason discusses the management of ADHD in people with substance use disorder, and summarises the conclusions of an expert consensus statement on this topic.

Dr. Chris Abbott shares his clinical experience supporting teenagers with ADHD and a substance use disorder to illustrate some of the key learnings from a 2023 consensus statement. 

In this video from the 15th annual Meeting of Minds conference, Prof. Gabriele Fischer shares insights into a comorbidity of ADHD: substance use disorder.