Podcast Episode 2: The neurobiological intersection between ADHD & Addiction
Exploring the connection and overlap of ADHD and Addiction with Dr. A Ocana.
The percentage of ADHD in the population is approximately 5 - 10%. Of those with ADHD, the percentage who also have an addiction in a lifetime, is approximately 30 - 50% if you include cigarette smoking or vaping.
Can you have both ADHD and Addiction?
The genetic inheritance
Dopamine raising substances
Why are some people more vulnerable to Addiction than others
The efficacy of treating those with Addiction and ADHD with stimulants
The 'arc of logic' into homelessness
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