The role of attention deficit hyperactive disorder in developing substance use disorder: a case report

Md Rosli, Ahmad Nabil MR and Subbiah, Rakesh and Zakaria, Hazli (2015) The role of attention deficit hyperactive disorder in developing substance use disorder: a case report. Malaysian Journal of Phyciatry Ejournal, 24 (1). pp. 1-5. ISSN 2232-0385

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Abstract

Objective: Individuals with ADHD are known to have more risk of developing substance use disorder (SUD). However the underlying mechanisms behind it are not straightforward. Method: We report a case of an adult with ADHD, who has a long standing history of polysubstance use, since the age of 10. He had multiple relapses, even after numerous efforts undertaken to keep him drug-free. Result: ADHD symptoms were not optimally treated during admission. He had preference towards opioid-based and amphetamine-type substances in order to attain euphoria. Conclusion: Taking into account the biological and psycho-social condition of this man, we discussed the role of ADHD from the perspective of dysfunctional rewards system and other possible factors in explaining his drug-craving behavior. Keywords: Attention-deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Adult

Item Type:	Article (Case Report)
Additional Information:	6878/48029
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Attention-deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Adult
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Psychiatry
Depositing User:	Mr Aidil Faszrul Abdul Rahim
Date Deposited:	15 Mar 2016 09:30
Last Modified:	15 Mar 2016 09:30
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/48029

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