Ep 117: Treating ADHD Improves Outcomes for Treating Addiction

Implementing appropriate treatment for ADHD not only improves focus and cognitive function but also diminishes the likelihood of developing addiction.

Chris Foster is an Education Specialsit in Neurodivergence, Social Emotional Learning, and College Career Readiness. She Has a Doctorate in Educational Psychology from Wichita State University, Kansas. Chris has collaborated with community colleges to promote college readiness, developed curriculum, and specializes in social emotional learning strategies. She also in a diversity and inclusion specialist with extensive research in neurodivergencies in both children and adults.

Jeremy Didier, LMSW, LMAC, PCAC is the group founder and co-coordinator of Kansas City’s award winning CHADD Chapter, ADHDKC. She currently serves on the CHADD National Board of Directors and on the CHADD Chapter Advisory Board. Jeremy works as a mental health clinician at Responsive Centers for Psychology & Learning specializing in the diagnosis of adults with ADHD and executive function skills training. Didier also works for ImpactParents as an ICF/ADDCA certified ADHD parent coach, and she's a frequent contributor to their internationally recognized blog. She’s had the honor of presenting at multiple local and national conferences on the Under Diagnosis of ADHD in Girls & Women and other challenges facing families with ADHD. Jeremy holds a BS in Journalism from the University of Kansas and recently completed her Master of Social Work at Fordham University. She’s a passionate advocate for at risk youth and individuals living in detention who have ADHD and challenges with addiction. 

Listen to this eye-opening Parenting With Impact episode with Chris Foster and Jeremy Didier about the proper treatment of ADHD and how it can reduce the risk of addiction, and how parents can make informed decisions on managing their kid’s ADHD.

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Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• Links between ADHD and addiction, risk minimization and recovery approaches.
• The importance of accurate and prompt ADHD for maximum effectiveness in treatment
• Dismantling common biases regarding ADHD medication and potential addiction.

Links Mentioned:

• SAMSHA
• NAMI
• Alcoholics Anonymous  
• MyRecoveryLink

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