Episode 2 | The Quest for Dopamine

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