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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Reports from B. Sizoo and co-researchers add new data to research in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
July 13th, 2009
According to a study from Netherlands, "We examined temperament and character profiles of 128 adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). completed the abbreviated Temperament and Character Inventory." "The ASD and ADHD groups showed distinct temperament profiles (ADHD: high novelty seeking, ASD: low reward dependence, high harm avoidance) and low character scores in both groups. We then stratified ASD and ADHD into current substance use disorder (SUD+), former (SUD boolean AND), or no history of Substance Use Disorder (SUD-). Novelty seeking and reward dependence were only significantly lower for ASD/SUD-, but...
Source: Mental Health Weekly Digest (2009-07-13)
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