Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder among Former Heroin Addicts Currently in Methadone Maintenance Treatment

2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 327-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Einat Peles ◽  
Shaul Schreiber ◽  
Agata Sutzman ◽  
Miriam Adelson
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Heroin Addicts ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

Stroop task among patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and pathological gambling (PG) in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT)

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 509-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Einat Peles ◽  
Aviv Weinstein ◽  
Anat Sason ◽  
Miriam Adelson ◽  
Shaul Schreiber
Keyword(s):  
Pathological Gambling ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Stroop Task ◽  
Interference Effect ◽  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Stroop Interference ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder

ObjectivesTo evaluate the impaired attention selection (Stroop interference effect) and general performance [reaction times (RTs)] on the Stroop task among methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), pathological gambling (PG), both PG/OCD or none, and the influence if having ADHD.MethodsEighty-six patients and 15 control subjects underwent the Stroop task, which measured RTs of condition-related words (color, obsessive compulsive disorder, pathological gambling, addiction) and neutral words.ResultsMMT patients had longer RTs on the Stroop task compared with controls. RTs were longer among patients with OCD and in those who abused drugs on the study day. The combined PG/OCD group had the longest RTs, but they were also characterized as abusing more drugs, being older, and having worse cognitive status. Stroop color interference differed only among MMT patients with ADHD, and it was higher among those with OCD than those without OCD. The modified condition-related Stroop did not show any interference effect of OCD, addiction, or gambling words.ConclusionsMMT patients had generally poorer performance, as indicated by longer RTs, that were related to clinical OCD, drug abuse, poor cognitive state, and older age. Patients with both clinical OCD and ADHD had a higher Stroop interference effect, which is a reflection of an attention deficit. In order to improve clinical approach and treatment of MMT patients, OCD and ADHD should be evaluated (and treated as needed).

scholarly journals Methylphenidate-induced Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-22
Author(s):  
Sharath Vishwaraj
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Complete Remission ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

ABSTRACT Introduction Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood psychiatric disorders. It is most often treated with methylphenidate (MPH). A 6-year-old male with ADHD was started on MPH. He developed severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which lasted for 1 day and was self-limiting. There was complete remission on stopping MPH, without any specific treatment for OCD. How to cite this article Bavle A, Vishwaraj S. Methylphenidate- induced Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. J Med Sci 2016;2(1):21-22.

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