Clinical Strategies with Women and Youth in Focus: Co-Occurring ADHD and Substance Use Disorders - November 14, 2025

A 4-Hour Training with Samson Teklemariam, LPC, CPTM

10am-3:30pm

130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301

Presentation: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Substance Use Disorders (SUD) frequently co-occur and present unique challenges across the lifespan. According to 2024 data from the CDC and the National Center for Health Statistics, 6% of people in the U.S.—approximately 15.5 million—had a current ADHD diagnosis within the past year. More than half (55.9%) were diagnosed during adulthood, and many—especially women in recovery—report that undiagnosed symptoms contributed to their substance use. Similarly, youth with untreated ADHD face elevated risks for early substance use initiation and more severe SUD outcomes. Despite increasing awareness, many treatment settings still lack adequate resources and training to provide integrated, evidence-based care for those with both conditions. This training provides a practical understanding of the ADHD–SUD connection, offering tools for accurate screening, collaborative treatment planning, and integrated care interventions. Special attention will be given to the unique presentations of ADHD among women in recovery and youth, and the clinical importance of addressing both conditions concurrently to support sustained recovery and wellness.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the clinical relationship between ADHD and substance use disorders across the lifespan;
2. Apply integrated screening, assessment, and treatment strategies for individuals with co-occurring ADHD and SUD, including women and youth in recovery; and
3. Identify evidence-based approaches for improving engagement, addressing stigma, and improve treatment planning.

4 Contact Hours Available

CRSW Performance Domains: 4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-7 & 13-18
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A) 

NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.