Genetic Influences On The Comorbidity Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder And Substance Use
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$244,852.00
Summary
Substance use (SU) problems are more common among individuals with a history of ADHD. However, the reasons for this relationship are unclear. Our study will examine the extent to which this relationship is due to shared genetic influences using data collected during interviews about ADHD and SU in a large sample of young adult twins, their siblings and their parents. The results will aid in developing treatments targeting the symptoms of ADHD and SU concurrently.
Impact Of Parental Alcohol, Tobacco And Other Substance Use On Infant Development And Family Functioning
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,996,525.00
Summary
The current study will be the first large-scale Australian birth cohort study to comprehensively examine the effects of substance use in pregnant women and their partners during the prenatal period on infant developement and family functioning. Dramatically improved knowledge of these effects will provide evidence-based direction to the development of public health policy and community interventions that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of Australian children and families.