Associated problems

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What are some risks individuals with ADHD are more vulnerable to, especially during the teenage years?

- Injury
- Delinquent behavior
- Substance abuse
- Dangerous behaviors
- Traffic accidents

What is the impact on life expectancy for individuals with ADHD?

- Much lower life expectancy compared to those without ADHD

What concept, related to a stronger preference for smaller-immediate rewards, is involved in both ADHD and substance abuse?

- Steep delay discounting
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How might substance abuse be linked to ADHD?

- Using substance abuse as a coping mechanism for living with the negative consequences of ADHD
- The accessibility of rewards, like substances
- Intellectual reasoning
- Household income may also play an important role in preferring immediate rewards

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