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282: The Science of Happiness and How to Extract More Joy Out of Every Day | Arthur Brooks, PhD

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Nicotine: A Neurotropic Drug for ADHD

Nicotine is found in all nightshade plants. It's a psychostimulant and brings dopamine to the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which gives you focus. Some research suggests that kids who get addicted to nicotine have a predilection toward attention deficit issues.

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