Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 116919
ADHD: Addictions
Tabled: 2 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026
Question
Max Wilkinson
Liberal Democrat — Cheltenham
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment has been made on the relationship between ADHD and Substance Use Disorders.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedStudies have shown that people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of alcohol use disorder. One study found that impulsive decision making was causal, and that ADHD was present in up to 20% of people seeking treatmen...
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