Nicotine exposure effects on ADHD in young adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) |
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| Authors: | Skye Sayce |
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| Institution: | Department of Psychology, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, South Africa |
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| Abstract: | This study investigated whether ingestion of nicotine could enhance cognitive performance in people with ADHD. Participants with ADHD (n = 17) and without ADHD (n = 22) were contrasted for nicotine use. Cognitive performance was measured using selected subtests of the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB). Baseline cognitive performance data were collected prior to experimental nicotine exposure. The ADHD group with nicotine exposure performed significantly better than the non-exposure group post-intervention. Nicotine exposure appears to boost cognitive performance in subjects with ADHD. |
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| Keywords: | adult ADHD attention cognitive performance nicotine self-medication |
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