Adderall
Amphetamine-based ADHD stimulant
Episodes
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#4868: Why Cannabis Is Easier to Get Than ADHD MedsSchedule II drugs require pill counting and paper scripts. Schedule I? Delivery to your door. Here's why. -
#4100: Can ADHD Drugs Be Heart-Safe?Stimulants work for ADHD but strain the heart. Can we separate the benefits from the risks? -
#3268: Why Strattera Works (or Fails) Depending on Your LiverHow one liver enzyme explains wildly different reactions to the same ADHD drug. -
#3248: Why Isn't Modafinil Used More for ADHD?Modafinil boosts wakefulness and dopamine. So why does it lose to stimulants for ADHD? -
#2889: How ADHD Meds Actually Work in Your BrainWhat happens neurochemically when you adjust your stimulant dose — and why more isn't always better. -
#1268: The Paradoxical Nap: Why ADHD Meds Can Cause FatigueWhy do stimulants make some ADHD brains want to nap? Explore the science behind the "paradoxical effect" and the search for neurological quiet. -
#1050: Eugeroics vs. Stimulants: A Shift in ConsciousnessDiscover how eugeroics like Modafinil offer a clean "floodlight" of focus and why the military chose it over traditional stimulants. -
#839: Beyond Stimulants: Fine-Tuning the ADHD BrainDiscover how blood pressure meds like Guanfacine are revolutionizing ADHD treatment by "plugging the leaks" in the prefrontal cortex. -
#838: The Afternoon Crash: ADHD Boosters and MetabolismWhy do ADHD meds wear off early? Explore the science of fast metabolism and the role of booster doses in managing the daily neurochemical curve. -
#837: The Holy Grail That Keeps Slipping AwayCan one molecule treat both depression and ADHD? Explore the elusive "holy grail" of psychiatry: Triple Reuptake Inhibitors. -
#688: Precision Tuning: Debunking Diet Myths for ADHD MedsIs your morning OJ ruining your ADHD meds? Discover the surprising science of how diet shapes your focus and prevents the dreaded crash. -
#495: When Stimulants Fix Your Focus but Strain Your HeartExplore the trade-offs between ADHD focus and heart health as we dive into neurochemistry, bureaucracy, and the search for the "sweet spot." -
#485: The Morning Hack: Aligning Stimulants with Your Circadian ClockHerman and Corn dive into the neurobiology of Vyvanse, exploring the "morning hack" and how this prodrug interacts with our internal clocks.