The Link Between ADHD and Drug Abuse
🎧 Listen to: The link between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and substance use is rooted in the brain’s struggle to regulate focus and emotion. When the brain’s “control tower” is chaotic, individuals often turn to drugs or alcohol not to get high, but to find a sense of calm, focus, or temporary relief from deep emotional pain. Looking for an “Off Switch” (Self-Medication) The Power of “Right Now” (Acting on Impulse) The Pain of Failure (How to Deal with Emotional Dysregulation)…























































