Multimodal treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and comorbid symptoms in an ultra football fan: A case report from Switzerland

This case report describes the therapeutic trajectory of a 47-year-old male ultra football fan from Switzerland, who was diagnosed and treated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, together with comorbid alcohol misuse and insomnia. Prior to this episode of care, the patient exhibited symptoms of impulsivity and inattention and persistent patterns of harmful alcohol consumption, recurrently participating in football-related violence. A multimodal approach involving psychotherapy and psychopharmacology yielded notable improvements in symptom management. To date, the patient has shown improved psychosocial functioning, reporting a significant reduction in alcohol use and the cessation of all aggressive acts. Consequently, this case provides insights into the relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and football-related violence, underlining the potential for tailored mental health interventions to enhance overall quality of life.

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Open Access CRIS of the University of Bern
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2024-09-08
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https://doi.org/10.48620/7377
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Multimodal treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and comorbid symptoms in an ultra football fan: A case report from Switzerland

Open Access CRIS of the University of Bern
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Multimodal treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and comorbid symptoms in an ultra football fan: A case report from Switzerland

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Abstract

This case report describes the therapeutic trajectory of a 47-year-old male ultra football fan from Switzerland, who was diagnosed and treated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, together with comorbid alcohol misuse and insomnia. Prior to this episode of care, the patient exhibited symptoms of impulsivity and inattention and persistent patterns of harmful alcohol consumption, recurrently participating in football-related violence. A multimodal approach involving psychotherapy and psychopharmacology yielded notable improvements in symptom management. To date, the patient has shown improved psychosocial functioning, reporting a significant reduction in alcohol use and the cessation of all aggressive acts. Consequently, this case provides insights into the relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and football-related violence, underlining the potential for tailored mental health interventions to enhance overall quality of life.

Open Access CRIS of the University of Bern
Institute of Forensic Science (CN), Institute of Criminology (SI), University Psychiatric Hospital (SI)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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