ADHD
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often described as a chemical imbalance in the brain that causes the person affected to be easily distracted, unable to focus, hyperactive, and socially inept.
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It can be difficult for a person with this disorder to have social interactions and they may suffer memory impairment. The parts of the brain that are affect by ADHD are those that are concerned with memory, social skills, personal drive or motivational skills, and impulse control.
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Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD) are commonly interchangeable terms. The medical community has officially accepted the second title to include hyperactivity because this symptom is common in diagnosis. It is correct now to refer to ADD as ADHD, to include the full scope of symptoms.
At Project Surrender, we often see clients that come to us suffering from undiagnosed ADHD and co-occurring addictions.
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ADHD & Addiction Treatment
Many people who have concurrent conditions with their addiction are not necessarily aware that they suffer from ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or other mental health conditions. The key to effective addiction treatment is to make sure that an accurate diagnosis through testing and therapy is made as early as possible.
Treating both the addiction to drugs and alcohol alongside ADHD and other mental health disorders is the best possible way to ensure lasting success in recovery.
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Adults that have lived with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) throughout their lives have faced many stressful situations and have often fallen behind with work, school, and relationships. People with this disorder have high levels of stress that can cause depressional to heighten.
At Project Surrender, we understand that life hasn’t been easy, but we offer treatment to help manage your symptoms of ADHD and overcome your addictions. Self-medication with drugs and alcohol hasn’t made the disorder any better, so we create a plan to refocus the mind and teach clients skills to help them stay on track with their ADHD and addiction recovery.
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Who is affected by ADHD?
Many people are affected by ADHD, but only about three percent of the world is diagnosed with it. ADHD is often diagnosed in childhood, but those that are not diagnosed at an early stage are affected throughout their lives. The complications that arise from late diagnosis can have an impact on the lifestyle and quality of life of the individual.
Often those diagnosed are male, young and old. The symptoms of ADHD that are often expressed in boys are easier to see since males are known to act out. Girls revert into themselves and are not as expressive as boys. There can be subtle symptoms as well that are socially based in terms of speech and retention. Symptoms of ADHD that could result in Substance Abuse:
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Social interaction issues
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Inability to concentrate
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Muddled memory
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Inability to complete tasks
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Lashing out
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Nervous behaviors
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Physically acting out
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Erratic behavior
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ADHD Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Our exercises in mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and alternative therapies can help to enhance personal understanding and awareness. When our clients come to the point where they can listen to their body and feel the changes that send them spiraling into addiction, they can make progressive changes in their behaviors.
ADHD requires cognitive behavioral therapy treatment to offer the client specific activities to address issues of memory, focus, procrastination, and more. Family therapy and group sessions are often added to the ADHD and addiction treatment plan so that social skills and accountability can be practiced.
Connection with our loved ones can help to increase our chances of recovery from addiction.
If you or your loved one suffers from substance abuse and could have ADHD, please call PROJECT SURRENDER today to speak with our intake team.