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Trivia: Which Comorbidity Is Most Prevalent in Adult ADHD?
Which comorbidity below has the highest odds of being associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults?
A. Bipolar disorder
B. Drug dependence
C. Social phobias
D. Major Depression
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Question: Which comorbidity below has the highest odds of being associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) disorder?
Answer:
A. Bipolar disorder
B. Drug dependence
C. Social phobias
D. Major Depression
A study involving 3199 respondents in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication found that adult ADHD was more likely to be associated with drug dependence than with any mood, anxiety, alcohol use, or impulse control disorder.
Reference
"Tackling the Toxic Remainder: Addressing Challenges and Enhancing Outcomes in Adult ADHD." Presented at Psych Congress Regionals; May 6, 2017; Chicago, IL.
