Teens With ADHD at Risk of Substance Abuse Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 17, 2013ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a fairly common condition characterized by varying degrees of hyperactivity, lack of impulse control and an inability to maintain focus or attention. The disorder typically arises in childhood and may or may not continue into adolescence or adulthood. In early 2013, a multi-university research team released the results of a…