标题:A study and comparison of the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among patients with substance use disorder and normal people
摘要:AbstractThe present study aimed at the comparison of the prevalence of ADHD and also the components of the disorder (hyperactivity’attention deficit and impulsivity) among patients with substance use disorder and normal people. To achieve the goal‚ 85 patients were selected among clients referring to addiction treatment centers in Tehran city‚ and 85 normal subjects were selected using at-hand sampling. Data from the subjects were collected using the Adult Questionnaire – Childhood ADHD Symptoms Rating Scale (AQ- CASRS). Data were analyzed using T-test: Results indicated there existed a significant difference between patients with substance use disorder and normal people in terms of their total scores in ADHD and its components: patients with substance use disorder reported more problems and symptoms compared to normal people.
关键词:Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder;substance use disorder;normal people