Analysis reveals shared genetic pathways for substance use disorders and ADHD, indicating broader risk assessment potential.
Research that takes a multivariate approach to examining the genetic influences on substance use disorders (SUDs) could ultimately help to identify a much broader population at risk of developing an addiction. A newly published analysis has found that genetic risk for SUDs shares pathways in common with other disorders marked by behavioral disinhibition, including attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and conduct disorder.
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