Genetic influences on the comorbidity between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance use

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1009839

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Substance use (SU) problems are more common among individuals with a history of ADHD. However, the reasons for this relationship are unclear. Our study will examine the extent to which this relationship is due to shared genetic influences using data collected during interviews about ADHD and SU in a large sample of young adult twins, their siblings and their parents. The results will aid in developing treatments targeting the symptoms of ADHD and SU concurrently.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $244,852.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Developmental Psychology and Ageing

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

adolescent health | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) subtypes | case-control study | genetic predisposition | genetic risk factors | psychopathology | substance use | twin studies

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