ADHD And Substance Abuse Develop From Same Neurocognitive Deficits
Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 10:10
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers at the University of Montreal and CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre have traced the origins of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance abuse and conduct disorder, and found that they develop from the same neurocognitive deficits, which might explain why they often occur together. The findings were established by studying the reward sensitivity and decision making patterns of 1,778 European 14-year-olds of comparable demographic profile. The teens were asked to undertake several tasks while undergoing an MRI and answer personality questionnaires. Clinicians also profiled the participants, once at the time of the testing, and again two years later. read more