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Genetic overlap and causality between substance use disorder and attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 1 Apr 2021
Vilar-Ribó Laura, Sánchez-Mora Cristina, Rovira Paula, Richarte Vanesa, Corrales Montserrat, Fadeuilhe Christian, Arribas Lorena, Casas Miquel, Ramos-Quiroga Josep Antoni, Ribasés Marta, Soler Artigas María
Abstract excerpt
Substance use disorder (SUD) often co-occur at high prevalence with other psychiatric conditions. Among them, attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is present in almost one out of every four subjects with SUD and is associated with higher severity, more frequent polysubstance dependence and increased risk for other mental health problems in SUD patients. Despite studies suggesting a genetic basis in...
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