ADHD symptoms as risk factor for PTSD in inpatients treated for alcohol use disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and post-traumatic stress (PTSD) are more common in alcohol use (AUD) patients than the general population. Still, there is a lack of knowledge about relationship between two conditions these patients. The main objective this study was to examine prevalence ADHD symptoms, symptoms PTSD AUD inpatients treatment. Data from 85 were collected. Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) used measure all Differences groups split by diagnosis ASRS clinical cut-off described, symptom level tested multiple regression model. Almost half scored above 14% had PTSD. Of whose score on 23% PTSD, versus 7% among those below cut-off. Higher associated with even when age, sex trauma adjusted for. This confirms high Diagnostic evaluation recommended attending inpatient treatment programs for AUD.