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ADHD increases risk of drug abuse

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Published: Nov. 26, 2002 at 5:55 PM
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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Many drug addicts might have had a childhood history of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD or ADD, researchers reported Tuesday. The finding could lead to better treatments for both conditions, they said.

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