Launch of Substance Use and Neurodiversity Report

27 Feb 2025

A new research report shows that one-in-five people using drugs and alcohol  have symptoms of ADHD and that this rate increases to over one-third amongst people using benzodiazepines. The highest rates overall were found amongst women using these drugs.

The research for Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign – was launched at a seminar in Wynn’s Hotel, Dublin – was conducted by a team from Trinity College Dublin’s School of Nursing and Midwifery led by Professor Catherine Comiskey. This report was commissioned by Citywide because Community Drugs Projects had recognised a need for support to develop better service delivery for people who were neurodivergent.

Full Report: Substance Use and Neurodiversity Report

Policy Brief and Recommendations: Neurodiversity Brief