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Investigating the efficacy of integrated cognitive behavioral therapy for adult treatment seeking substance use disorder patients with comorbid ADHD: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial.

Author: DekkerJack J M, KoeterMaarten W, SchoeversRobert A, VedelEllen, de BruijnKim, van Emmerik-van OortmerssenKatelijne, van den BrinkWim

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch funding provided by government agencies outside the United States.

Overview

ADHD and substance use disorders (SUD) often occur together and make both conditions more difficult to treat. Medications have not been very successful for treating ADHD in adults with SUD. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown promise for ADHD without SUD, it has not been studied in adults with both ADHD and SUD.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently co-occurs with substance use disorders (SUD). The combination of ADHD and SUD is associated with a negative prognosis of both SUD and ADHD. Pharmacological treatments of comorbid ADHD in adult patients with SUD have not been very successful....See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3659028/

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Investigating the efficacy of integrated cognitive behavioral therapy for adult treatment seeking substance use disorder patients with comorbid ADHD: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

This research presents the study protocol for a randomized controlled trial investigating the efficacy of integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adult patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) who also have comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study addresses the significant challenge of treating comorbid ADHD in SUD patients, given the limited success of pharmacological approaches. The protocol outlines the rationale for using CBT as a potential treatment modality for this complex patient population. Previous research has shown the effectiveness of CBT in ADHD patients without SUD, but its application in SUD patients with comorbid ADHD remains unexplored. This study aims to fill this gap in research, providing valuable insights into the potential of CBT for this challenging population.

CBT as a promising treatment for comorbid SUD and ADHD

The proposed study protocol highlights the potential of integrated CBT as a therapeutic intervention for adult patients with comorbid ADHD and SUD. The study aims to provide evidence-based support for the efficacy of CBT in this complex patient population.

Health implications and everyday applications

The findings of this study could have significant implications for the treatment of adults with comorbid ADHD and SUD, offering a potentially effective non-pharmacological approach to managing their conditions.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

Treating complex conditions like comorbid SUD and ADHD is like navigating a shifting desert landscape. This study explores the potential of CBT as a beacon of hope, offering a tailored approach to address the unique challenges faced by these patients.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2013-09-26
  2. Date Revised 2022-03-16
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

23663651

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC3659028

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

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