Mix up a mocktail and settle in for another addition to our ADHD & addiction series.

This episode, we’re on a mission to bring back fun, lighthearted conspiracy theories before diving into the Meat, where Kristin is teaching us about Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). 

She’s covering the diagnostic criteria for AUD, how alcohol affects the brain and body, why ADHDers are especially drawn to it, and some judgment-free suggestions for reducing your use. 

Resources:

Alcohol Use Disorder: Screening, Evaluation, and Management - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Alcohol use disorders and ADHD - ScienceDirect

Increased Sensitivity to the Disinhibiting Effects of Alcohol in Adults with ADHD - PMC

ADHD and Alcohol Use: What’s the Link? | Psych Central

ADHD & Alcohol: Exploring the Connection and Overcoming Challenges

The Clinically Meaningful Link Between Alcohol Use and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - PMC

Alcohol Use Disorder: A Comparison Between DSM–IV and DSM–5 | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Effects of Alcohol on the Brain, Animation, Professional version.

Alcohol and Neurotransmitter Interactions - PMC

Associations between childhood ADHD, gender, and adolescent alcohol and marijuana involvement: A causally informative design. - Abstract - Europe PMC

Faye Lawrence - ADHD, Grey Area Drinker & Behaviour Change Coach

Atomoxetine treatment of adults with ADHD and comorbid alcohol use disorders - ScienceDirect

Common Nightingale - YouTube