ADHD may raise alcohol relapse risk, study finds

NCT ID NCT02364817

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether adults with ADHD are more likely to relapse into drinking after completing a detox program. Researchers followed 113 people for 12 weeks, using interviews and questionnaires to assess ADHD and other mental health conditions. The goal was to see if ADHD truly impacts relapse rates, beyond other factors like personality disorders.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify ADHD as a risk factor for alcohol relapse, leading to better treatment plans.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with only 113 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse alcohol dependence attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOLISM ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH HYPERACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ch Le Vinatier

Bron, France
Department of Addiction Medicine

Lille, 59037, France
Department of Addiction Medicine

Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, 59230, France

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