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While the link between addiction and ADHD is well established, treatment options for those with dual diagnoses are unclear. Ongoing stigma and perceived risks around using stimulant medication for treatment can complicate the prognosis. Gender differences, traumatic experiences, age of ADHD diagnosis and family history all play a role in developing a successful continuing care plan.
In this session, view ADHD & Addiction expert, Jeremy Didier, as she shares her comprehensive approach to effectively manage both ADHD and Addiction in her practice. You’ll learn strategies you can immediately utilize with your clients including:
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - The Critical Intersection of ADHD & Addiction (5 MB) | 66 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - The Critical Intersection of ADHD & Addiction (136.5 KB) | 26 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Jeremy W. Didier, LMSW, LMAC (she/her/hers) is a licensed clinician at the Jordan Psychological Center in Overland Park, KS and is an ICF certified ADHD coach with ImpactParents. Jeremy specializes in assessing and therapeutically treating adults who have ADHD. She is a nationally recognized speaker, a frequent contributor to respected online media outlets, and is a passionate advocate for adults with co-morbid ADHD & substance use disorder. Didier works as a mentor and provides support for justice-involved individuals as they prepare to return to traditional society. Jeremy also participates in a panel of professional women who provide insight and psychoeducation on the under-diagnosis of girls and women with ADHD at the local and state level. She is the group founder and co-coordinator of Kansas City’s award-winning CHADD chapter, ADHDKC; she also sits on the CHADD National Board of Directors. In her spare time, Jeremy is an unapologetic lover of all things Star Wars and Star Trek; her favorite accomplishment is being mom to five fabulous and neurodiverse kids.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jeremy Didier has employment relationships with Jordan Psychological Center and ImpactParents. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jeremy Didier is the co-coordinator of ADHDKC and Kansas City's local CHADD. She is a member of the Children & Adults with ADHD, the American Psychological Association, the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the National Association of Social Workers, and the National Association of Addiction Professionals.
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