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EP. 101: Pt. 2, What 99 Episodes Taught Me About the ADHD Brain

ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

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The Role of Dopamine in Addiction

When you have ADHD, you often don't get the same satisfaction that others get from many things like accomplishments. We're also driven to seek substances or behaviors to get the dopamine that's missing in the reward pathway. The same dopamine circuitry that leads to ADHD can also lead to addiction. Perry Jansen talks about ADHD, emotion, and the importance of learning how to manage your feelings.

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