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The research aims to evaluate the efficacy of combined pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in treating ADHD and substance use disorder (SUD).

June 29, 2026Drugs & Therapy PerspectivesOpen Access

Treat comorbid attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorder with both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy for best results

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KCKimberley ChenSpringer Nature (New Zealand)CKConnie KangSpringer Nature (New Zealand)

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved treatment outcomes in individuals with ADHD and substance use disorder, suggesting a combined approach is beneficial.

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The research aims to evaluate the efficacy of combined pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in treating ADHD and substance use disorder (SUD).
Assessment of treatment outcomes for ADHD-SUD comorbidity using pharmacotherapy and integrated psychotherapy.
Utilization of psychostimulants as the primary pharmacotherapy without worsening SUD symptoms.
Implementation of cognitive behavioural therapy addressing coping skills and harm reduction.
Improved treatment retention and success when combining pharmacotherapy with psychotherapy.
Psychostimulants do not exacerbate SUD symptoms, promoting safer management.
Cognitive behavioural therapy effectively teaches harm reduction strategies and coping mechanisms.

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a420ab2f91bb43ea9191f57 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40267-026-01257-6

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved treatment outcomes in individuals with ADHD and substance use disorder, suggesting a combined approach is beneficial.

Treat comorbid attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorder with both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy for best results

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Treat comorbid attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorder with both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy for best results

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