Alcohol use doesn’t look the same across ADHD, autism, and AuDHD. Key themes emerging in the literature: • ADHD is linked to impulsive and binge drinking patterns • Autistic adults may drink less overall but report alcohol-related regret tied to social masking or sensory overwhelm • AuDHD adults can experience combined risk factors — impulsivity social exhaustion • Help-seeking patterns differ, especially when shame or late diagnosis is involved For many neurodivergent adults, alcohol isn’t just

Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol–Revised (CIWA-Ar) Protocol