French scientists from the University of Montpellier found that patients with alcohol addiction and attention deficit and hyperactivity syndrome (ADVG) have a more significant decrease in quality of life than those suffering from alcohol disorder. The study was published scientifically broadcasting Journal of Psychiatric Research (JPR).
In the experiment, there were 206 patients with 40 out of ADHD with 206 alcoholism. During the study, all participants were lack of alcohol for seven to 30 days. Scientists evaluated various parameters, including SDVG symptoms, quality of life, impulse, emotional regulation strategies and cognitive functions.
The results have shown that the quality of life suffered more in patients with double diagnosis. Particularly in the regulation of high impulsivity and emotions, a significant negative effect was observed.
The authors of the study emphasize the importance of these results for clinical practice. It shows the need to develop special therapeutic approaches to help patients with ADHD and alcohol addiction to find more effective ways instead of suppressing emotions.
Although the study does not allow us to establish causal relationships, the results are important to understand the characteristics of alcohol dependence in ADHD patients.
Scientists say that such patients may need a special therapeutic approach, taking into account the special challenges of emotional arrangements.
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Source: Gazeta
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