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.

Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.

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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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