If you’ve been struggling with substance use and wondering why it feels so hard to stop, there might be more to the story. For many people, what looks like addiction on the surface is actually connected to something deeper—untreated or undiagnosed ADHD. The connection between ADHD and addiction isn’t coincidence. Adults with ADHD are two to three times more likely to develop substance use disorders than the general population. In fact, research shows that up to 25% of adults seeking