Today, I’m giving you an update on one of our more important topics from the past, on the co-occurrence and treatment recommendations for folks who have both ADHD and also a substance use disorder of some sort.

I’m covering:

The connection between untreated or under-treated ADHD and substance use,

The short and long term effects of cannabis on an ADHD brain,

Why the nuances of substance use within the context of ADHD matters,

What therapists who treat ADHD, need to also understand about SUD,

What the pro’s and con’s of ADHD medication are in the context of SUD.

Resources for After the Show:

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, in particular, ADHD & Special Topics: SUD

Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: 5 Key Facts and Additional Resources + Substance Use Disorder and ADHD: Safe, Effective Treatment Options, Webinar with Dr. Wilens

Cannabis and ADHD – A CADDRA Policy Statement

ConnexOntario: 24/7 Access to Mental Health, Addiction, and Problem Gambling Information

Primary reference: Ahmed, G. and Chang, S. (2024, Sept. 28). Overcoming Challenges in ADHD Care: Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Concurrent Substance Use Disorders. [Conference presentation]. CADDRA Annual Conference, Winnipeg, MB.

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I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I’m doing a solo, answering some special request questions I’ve received from our audience this season. Today, I’m talking to the parents of ADHD kids who are dreading upcoming family gatherings because you aren’t getting what you need from your extended family members. Let’s talk about what’s going on, and how to get more of what you need.

I cover today:

1. Asking for Support as an ADHD Parent - why is it hard?

2. Tactful responses to triggering comments,

3. How to explore what might be really going on,

4. How to plan for a better experience, before you get there.

Resources for After the Show:

1. How to Manage Family Stress over the Holidays by Kim Crossman
2. The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub

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A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website.

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Today your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, love making invisible things visible. Today we are talking about intergenerational trauma and ADHD. We talk through various things related to intergenerational trauma, emotional disconnect, and intergenerational relationships. We explore the definition and impact of intergenerational trauma, highlighting difficulties faced by older generations in acknowledging and addressing mental health. We explore the benefit of empathy, patience, and the ongoing efforts it might take to bridge the communication gap in these relationships.

Katie and I talk about:

1. How does intergenerational trauma impact subsequent generations?

2. What is the correlation between trauma and ADHD?

3. How can we bridge the communication gap between different generations?

4. What are effective strategies for setting boundaries and managing expectations in generational relationships?

Resources for After the Show:

• Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially: ADHD & Polyvagal Theory: Making sense of the link between ADHD and trauma.
• The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, esp. Family life, parenting & solutions that work.

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Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | TikTok | X

A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website..

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