I have adhd but was able to cope because I could sell myself like crazy. I think adhd plays a role in bipolar and depression. I’m 28 now and have about 6 months alcohol free. I work in a professional industry and sit behind a desk all day. 2 previous DUIs, all the major alcoholic tendencies. I was a bottom all day alcoholic who hid it until I couldn’t anymore. Lost my job but ended up getting an even better one. Same path followed at that new job and I realized I had to quit. Once I quit drinking I realized how far behind I was in life and I think my adhd played a vital role in helping me focus on catching up in these past 6 months. I am about to quit my job to start a valid business in my industry. I think risk taking is a component of adhd. I’m still addicted to the risk taking. Now I like to take risks on bettering myself. I am a medical marijuana patient so I use that to sometimes relax. Alcohol really helped me numb my thoughts.

i ended up abusing my scripts and lost the magic. I loved the rush. I don’t recommend smoking but I’d go crazy without. I’ve 180ed my life. I’m very proud but the link of addiction being a symptom of adhd is one that has always interested me. Trying to use the traits of adhd to better one self does too.