Can ADHD increase my risk of giving in to teenage peer pressure?

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  1. Dr. Lara Honos-Webb
     
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb answered:
    One of the great gifts of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- imagination -- can make some teens more "suggestible" and therefore at risk for giving in to peer pressure. On the flip side, the "defiance" of ADHD can be channeled to stand up to peer pressure. You can notice your personal pitfalls and internal strengths to prepare in advance for peer pressure.
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