Madeline B. Benz

The Effect of Stimulant Medications on Symptom and Treatment Outcomes in Adults With Comorbid Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity and Substance Use Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Objective Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are increasingly recognized among adults and frequently co-occur with substance use disorders (SUD). Changing guidelines and complexity of treatment merit a review of approaches for managing this diagnostic ove...

Distinct Patterns of Intentional and Unintentional Overdose Among Psychiatric Patients With Bipolar and Substance Use Disorders.

BACKGROUND: Co-occurrence of Bipolar Disorder (BD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) increases the risk of negative mental health outcomes, including both intentional (i.e., suicide self-poisoning) and unintentional overdose (i.e., accidental). While it is clear that both forms of...