ADHD, Substance Use, and Addiction-Hybrid Event!
Schedule
Thu Nov 20 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
10115 88 Ave NW | Edmonton, AB
Join us to learn more about how ADHD, substance use, and addiction interact and what you can do to support someone who is struggling.About this Event
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Studies estimate that 20–40% of adults with ADHD will struggle with a substance
use disorder at some point in their lives.
Addictions can come in many forms – i.e.: substance use, alcohol use, gambling, gaming, and sex. In this presentation we will discuss why addictions to drugs, alcohol and certain behaviors are so common in people with ADHD.
We will talk about what makes change difficult and how people with
ADHD have found ways to face, overcome, and even befriend their addictions.
Both ADHD and addiction can have profound impacts on our emotions and our
relationships. This presentation will also talk about what you can do if someone
you care about is struggling.
****Disclosure: This session will not tell you can do to fix or “cure” addiction. It will
not give you strategies that work for every person, every time. It will talk about
ADHD and addiction with respect, hope, and with dignity. And it will be interactive, imperfect and even a little bit fun!
About Our Speaker:
Sean Swaby is a Canadian Certified Counsellor, Counselling Supervisor, and
Addiction Therapist. In his practice, he works with youth, individuals, and families who are navigating substance use, addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health challenges. He is also an Adjunct Faculty at City University in Edmonton, where he teaches the Psychology of Addictions.
Sean brings creativity into his counselling and supervision by drawing on pop
culture, superheroes, and other ‘geeky’ themes that make it more engaging and
relatable.
Outside of his professional life, Sean enjoys photography and time with his
family, and anything with superheroes, zombies, or aliens. He also volunteers with an
Edmonton-based cosplay group, suiting up as characters like Batman, Daredevil,
Captain America, and Blade to bring some fun and inspiration to local children’s
charity events. Diagnosed with ADHD about ten years ago, Sean is actively involved as a
facilitator with the Adult ADHD group.
Where is it happening?
10115 88 Ave NW, 10115 88 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, CanadaCAD 0.00
