Understanding the Link Between ADHD and Addiction in Women

Understanding the Link Between ADHD and Addiction in Women

ADHD and addiction are both disorders that greatly affect women. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often goes undiagnosed, untreated, or missed entirely in young girls and women. This is due to several reasons. Women, in general, are encouraged to mask their symptoms, especially as young girls. They may also experience more consistent and persistent symptoms of ADHD,…