Ep. 121: Substance Use Disorder, ADHD, & Treatment–Backseat Quarterbacks

Update: 2025-08-08

Description

Kristin is winding down her ADHD & addiction series for now with a discussion about the comorbidity rates of substance use disorder (SUD) for ADHDers. She’s covering the potential for stimulant misuse, why treating the ADHD first is crucial for SUD recovery, and how to approach treatment with a focus on harm reduction.

Plus, Kristin has a new enemy (it’s always nice to have something to hate), Grace is a responsible planner for once (kinda), and we introduce a BOD that just may be the new autistic superhero of a generation.

References:

SAMHSA Advisory

Challenges of Treating ADHD with Comorbid Substance Use Disorder: Considerations for the Clinician

Stimulant treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and risk of developing substance use disorder | The British Journal of Psychiatry | Cambridge Core

Drug Scheduling

The Complicated Relationship Between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorders - PMC

Randomized Controlled Trial of Osmotic-Release Methylphenidate with CBT in Adolescents with ADHD and Substance Use Disorders - PMC

Substance Abuse Treatment with Comorbid ADHD: A Clinician’s Guide

14 Kakapo Facts - Fact Animal

KAKAPO Adult male 'chinging' call to attract females 🎶 #shorts