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Table 2 Participant characteristics, diagnosis, and tobacco consumption patterns (n = 12)

From: Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and nicotine use: a qualitative study of patient perceptions

Namea

SCb

Age

Cigarettes per day at time of interview

Nicotine dependencec

ADHD subtype

ICD 10 comorbidity

Use of other substances

Current medication

Previous phases of nicotine abstinence

Mr. A.

Yes

53

2 - 3

Very low

Combined

-

-

Stimulants

1 month (1993)

Mr. B.

Yes

42

3 – 5/week

Very low

Inattentive

F33.4

-

Stimulants, antidepressants

7 years (starting 1996)

Mrs. C.

Yes

25

20

Low

Combined

F12.24

Cannabis

Stimulants, antidepressants

15 months (2002)

Mrs. D.

Yes

46

20

High

Combined

F10.25

Alcohol

Stimulants, antidepressants

6 months (1993

F11.20

F14.20

Mrs. E.

Yes

27

20

Very high

Combined

-

-

Stimulants

4 – 5 years (2000)

Mrs. F.

Yes

47

23

Very high

Combined

F43.21

-

Stimulants, antidepressants

3 weeks (1994)

Mrs. G.

Yes

42

30

Moderate

Combined

F43.21

-

Antidepressants

One year (2001)

Mrs. H.

No

26

35

High

Combined

F43.21

-

Stimulants, antidepressants

18 months (2003)

Mr. I.

No

47

35

High

Hyperactive/impulsive

F12.24

Cannabis

Stimulants

1 month (2003)

F60.2

Mrs. J.

Yes

44

30

Very high

Combined

F11.202

Alcohol

Stimulants

6 months (1984)

F41.2

Mr. K.

No

46

33

Very high

Combined

F10.24

Alcohol

Stimulants

1 month (1992)

F33.4

Mr. L.

No

32

35

Very high

Combined

F10.25

Alcohol

Stimulants

None

 

F14.20

 
  1. apseudonym.
  2. bparticipated in smoking cessation treatment.
  3. cnicotine dependence according to Fagerström.