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Why ADHD is linked with higher rates of addiction

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This episode investigates the strong statistical link between ADHD and higher rates of substance addiction, exploring the neurological and psychological reasons behind it. It combines personal testimonies from Irish adults with ADHD who struggled with addiction and an expert interview with the head of ADHD Ireland to discuss gaps in treatment and the need for better support systems.

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A sober look at how ADHD and addiction can feed each other.

Bernice Harrison takes a steady, readable approach to a question that can easily turn messy. She moves between Irish and US statistics and the personal cost: debt, shaken trust, and the grind of trying to keep life in order while ADHD and addiction overlap.

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You want a clear, human explanation of why ADHD can raise addiction risk.

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