CONCLUSIONS: ADHD and substance use disorder have notable comorbidity. This study, among similar studies, demonstrates a high prevalence of ADHD in populations with substance use disorder. The presence of ADHD in patients with substance use disorder may influence which substances those patients choose to use. The difference in patients treated for childhood ADHD and those having a diagnosis of ADHD demonstrates a deficit in effective childhood ADHD screening. As such, effective screening and…
