My guest is Dr. John Kruse, M.D., Ph.D., a psychiatrist specializing in treating people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We discuss the many stimulant and nonstimulant ADHD medications available, covering both their potential benefits and risks. We also explore behavioral approaches to managing ADHD, the key role of maintaining a consistent sleep-wake schedule, and the impact of exercise, fish oil supplementation, and video games on ADHD. Additionally, we examine the genetic and environmental factors contributing to the rise in adult and child ADHD diagnoses and offer various options to consider if you or someone you know is struggling with focus.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Dr. John Kruse
00:02:11 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
00:05:37 Genetics & Environment; COVID Pandemic & ADHD Diagnoses
00:11:43 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Joovv
00:14:26 ADHD, Interest & Careers
00:20:40 Social Media & Distractibility; ADHD & Lifespan Effect
00:27:39 Hyperfocus, Flow States
00:33:45 Tools: 4 Essential Behaviors for ADHD; Regular Meal Schedule
00:41:06 Sponsor: AG1
00:42:21 Tool: Regular Sleep Timing; Stimulants & Sleep
00:48:06 Insomnia; Tools: Bedtime Structure, Exercise, Phones, Breathing
00:52:30 Nighttime Waking Up; Cyclic Sighing
00:56:35 Exercise; Addiction, Risk, Kids & Stimulants; Catecholamines & Focus
01:04:32 Ritalin, Stimulants, Amphetamines; Amphetamine-Induced Psychosis & Risks
01:16:46 Sponsor: LMNT
01:18:03 Adult ADHD & Medications; Stimulants & Cardiovascular Risk?
01:26:06 Adult ADHD Medication Choices, Psychosis, Cannabis
01:33:49 ADHD Symptoms, Nicotine; Caffeine, Energy Drinks, L-Theanine
01:43:28 Fish Oil, Cardiac Effects & ADHD, Tool: Fish Oil Dose, EPA vs DHA
01:49:38 Sponsor: Mateina
01:51:04 Gut Microbiome
01:52:56 ADHD & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Tool: Task List System
01:57:52 Video Games, Neurofeedback, ADHD Benefit?, Tool: Technology Restriction
02:02:26 Guanfacine, Clonidine, Hypertension, Effects & Timeframe
02:10:13 Modafinil, History & Forms, Dependence
02:19:02 Drug Holidays; Short- vs Long-Acting Drugs, Addiction, Vyvanse
02:28:56 Time Perception, ADHD, Circadian Rhythm Disruption, Phototherapy
02:35:39 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
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