Methylphenidate

Stimulant used to treat ADHD

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Episodes

#3248: Why Isn't Modafinil Used More for ADHD?

Modafinil boosts wakefulness and dopamine. So why does it lose to stimulants for ADHD?

Jun 4
#3239: Why the Brain Doesn't Fight Back Against Vyvanse

How SSRIs and Vyvanse trick the brain’s homeostatic machinery into healing instead of resisting.

Jun 3
#2891: Do ADHD Drug Holidays Actually Work?

The science behind taking breaks from stimulant medication—does it reset dopamine or just disrupt treatment?

May 17