Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) & Addiction
Content Overview: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a mental illness commonly associated with substance abuse. Learn more about the signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and how South Coast Counseling can help.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a medically manageable and very common chronic condition that involves attention difficulty, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Reports indicate more than 3 million people are diagnosed with the disorder each year. It is one of the most common mental disorders that children encounter.
The key behavioral symptoms of ADHD involve difficulty focusing on one thing, easily distracted, easily forget details, become bored with a task in a short timeframe, often lose items, difficulty completing tasks or assignments, when spoken to the individual seems to not listen, easily confused and frequent daydreaming.
Co-Occurring Disorders We Treat
- Anti-Social Personality Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- Histrionic Personality Disorder
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Obessesive-Compulsive Personality Disoder
- Bipolar Disorder (1,2, and Cyclothymic)
- Chronic Mild Depression/ Dsythmia
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- PTSD/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Trauma
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
- Opposistional Defiance Disorder
- Insomnia Disorder
- Chronic Pain Syndrome
Treatment for ADHD includes medication, usually a stimulant, which gives a calming effect. Education or specific training, psychotherapy or a treatment combination prove most effective. With treatment, those with ADHD can succeed in school and at work, continuing with productive lives. The same treatment plan won’t work for everybody. The majority of medications are approved for those ages 6 and older.
The medications used to treat ADHD often have side effects, such as a decrease in appetite, there are some less common side effects, such as tics or severe personality changes. If the less common side effects occur, you should consult with the medical provider in order to switch medications.
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We also treat ADHD with alcohol addiction and other co-occurring disorders. Regardless of the substance abuse problem, we can help you with a personalized treatment plan. Call South Coast Counseling today to discuss the treatment options for ADHD so you can regain your productivity.
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