ADHD and Addiction

What is ADHD?

ADHD is a behavioral disorder, which stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder…

Three Types of ADHD Diagnoses

Inattentive

  • Procrastinates on long tasks such as paperwork or forms
  • Overlooks details and often makes careless mistakes
  • Forgets daily tasks such as taking out the trash…
  • Poor organization…
  • Can’t focus on a movie, lecture or conversation for very long
  • Easily distracted and appears to not listen when spoken to
  • Unable to finish tasks once beginning them…

Impulse

  • Unable to stay quiet, especially when told to do so
  • Talkative, and is often asked to be quiet
  • Constantly fidgeting
  • Needs to walk around often
  • Cuts off people during conversation
  • Difficulty waiting in line and being patient

Combined

Some people with ADHD may even be diagnosed with a combination of both types…

How Do ADHD and Addiction Go Hand in Hand?

When someone is diagnosed with ADHD, they are often given medication to help control their symptoms…

Can I Get Treatment for Both ADHD and Addiction?

While there is no cure for either ADHD or addiction, you can successfully learn how to manage your symptoms…

Signs You May Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment:

  • Withdrawal from friends and family
  • Damaged otherwise healthy relationships
  • Loss of control over use of substances
  • Developing a high tolerance
  • Withdrawal symptoms when drug is not available
  • Feeling like you need a substance to feel “normal”
  • Feeling like you need a substance to help your disorder symptoms before an event

About Cliffside Malibu

You are not alone — ADHD and addiction can very often go hand-in-hand…

Each patient is then matched with one of these five stages of the Transtheoretical Model:

  • Precontemplation
  • Contemplation
  • Preparation
  • Action
  • Maintenance

This model is used to tailor personalized treatment plans based on readiness for change…

We provide medically supervised detox, residential treatment, day treatment, and outpatient services in a supportive environment.

For more information, visit cliffsidemalibu.com.