ADHD and substance use disorders often travel together, and Dr. Lauren Grawert explains why that overlap is not simply a coincidence. Drawing on genetic, clinical, and treatment research, she describes shared risk, the dangers of untreated ADHD, and the importance of coordinated care. The article also challenges the idea that ADHD treatment should wait until substance use is fully in remission, offering a more integrated path for better recovery and functional outcomes.

Katherine Reynolds explains why addiction and mental health must be treated together—not separately.

Integrated care keeps failing people with co‑existing mental health and substance use needs—not by accident, but by design. Simon Bratt outlines a practical, trauma‑informed model to change that.