Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD is a gift for some and a burden for others. It is estimated to occur in 4-5% of adults and about 10% of children and adolescents, which means that it affects more than 1.5 million Canadians and 100s of millions world-wide. Of these, only a small percentage are ever diagnosed... and even fewer are properly treated.
Substance Use Disorder SUD usually starts in adolescence. Overall about 20% of people abuse or are dependent on drugs or alcohol. Addiction is defined as "inability to control use, despite negative consequences".
Impulse Control Disorder (ICD) is defined as addiction to 'rewarding behaviours'. Any such behaviour can get 'out of control, despite negative consequences'. This would include behaviours as diverse as: impulsive aggression (intermittent explosive disorder), pathologic gambling, binge eating, shoplifting (kleptomania), fire setting (pyromania), sex addiction; even skin or hair picking (dermatomania and trichotillomania).
Our Mission: to help people with ADHD and Addiction reach their full potential in life.
Our Services:
ADHD and Addiction Clinic - We can assess patients by secure video-conference from wherever they are in the world. Our services include assessment, diagnosis, education, medication management, coaching, counselling, advocacy and support.
Presentations - We are available to speak to professionals, employers, employees or the public.
Consulting - We will educate managers, supervisors and HR department on the impact of ADHD and Addiction on your business. We offer medico-legal opinions for employers, employees, insurers and the courts.
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