July 2025

New JAMA Article: Increased Prescribing of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication and Real-World Outcomes Over Time

A new study in JAMA Psychiatry highlights significant genetic overlap between ADHD and substance use disorders—including cannabis, tobacco, alcohol, and opioids—pointing to shared biological pathways involving impulsivity and executive function. The research suggests that certain substance use traits, particularly alcohol and tobacco, may have a stronger causal effect on ADHD risk than the reverse, underscoring the importance of screening for co-occurring conditions and developing integrated treatment approaches.

Call for Symposia and Poster Abstracts Submissions are OPEN

Symposia Deadline: 

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Poster Deadline: 

Thursday, September 18th, 2025 

If you have issues or questions, please reach out to the APSARD Executive Office at info@apsard.org

We have exciting upcoming webinars! Join us on Thursday, September 18th for our next one, Comprehensive Wholistic ADHD Care, Sleep & Exercise, presented by Betsy Hoza, PhD & Jessica Lunsford-Avery, PhD

These include CEs and are FREE but registration is required in advance.

Did you miss an APSARD Webinar? No problem! View past webinars on-demand HERE. Note – CEs are NOT available for on-demand webinars.

Manchester Grand Hyatt

1 Market Place

San Diego, CA 92101

Reserve Your Room

at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Now

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 APSARD Annual Conference will be heading back to San Diego to be held at the stunning Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California!

Hotel room reservations are now open and can be made online via the link below. We encourage you to book early to secure your accommodations. Last year, we filled up three hotels, don't be one that waits until the last minute and has to stay outside the conference hotel!