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i am sorry that you have had a rough life, but using ADHD as a root cause for substance use disorder is confusing. ADHD is a behavioral phenotype that can arise from a number of different genotypes. it isn't one thing. also, i am not romanticizing anything. i was halfheartedly theorizing about selection pressures and ADHD.

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It's only confusing if you don't understand the direct correlation between ADHD and drug abuse statistics as well as a host of other things that compound to ruin people's lives. No one said it was a root cause, either. It's well established that ADHD, while having genetic foundations, can be part of positive feedback loop which worsens the condition as well as your ability to cope with it. No need to argue about it; these correlations are well-established in literature.

i understand the correlation of SUDs and ADHD. ADHD is also correlated with the population of adults in prison. it doesn't mean if your mother had ADHD you will end up in jail.

Correct. Can you articulate the point you were trying to make, then?

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