Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning and development. The present study was conducted to evaluate adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorders among patients with opioid-dependence syndrome. Materials & Methods:146 patients with opioid-dependence syndromeof both genderswere assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. 5.0, adult ADHD self- report screening scale, and Maudsley Addiction Profile. Sociodemographic, substance use, and clinical variable were compared in those who screened positive for adult ADHD (ADHD+) were compared with those screened negative (ADHD−). Results: Marital status was unmarried/separated/divorcedin 60, married/widowed in 86msubjects. Education level was primary level in 78 and secondary level in 68. Family type was alone in 90 and nuclear in 56. Type of opioid use was heroin in 38, natural opioid (opium etc.) in 80, prescription opioids in 22 and mixed in 6 subjects. Comorbid substance use was alcohol dependence in 24, cannabis dependence in 22, sedative/hypnotic dependence in 36, and nicotine dependence in 64 subjects. In ADHD positive and ADHD negative patients, mean COWS score was 1.87 and 1.12 respectively. The mean physical health score was 16.8 and 14.2. The mean anxiety score was 6.5 and 4.7. The mean depression score was 8.9 and 5.2 respectively. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: There was high prevalence of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorders among patients with opioid-dependence syndrome.