ADHD medication: What do I need to know?

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How does ADHD medication work? Is it addictive? If you think you might have ADHD or were recently diagnosed, find out what you need to know about ADHD medication, like how to tell if you’re taking too much or too little.

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Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:51) How does ADHD medication work?

(03:39) Does everyone with ADHD need medication?

(04:21) How can medication help manage ADHD symptoms?

(06:05) What are the limitations of ADHD medication?

(06:50) Is ADHD medication addictive?

(08:26) Will ADHD medication turn me into a zombie?

(09:41) How can I tell if I’m not taking enough ADHD medication?

(10:31) What do I need to know about possible side effects of ADHD medication?

(12:25) Key takeaway, next episode, and credits

Related resources:

• How ADHD medication works in the brain
• ADHD medication side effects
• Study finds that ADHD medication reduces risk of drug use for people with ADHD
• Is it really ADHD?

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