ADHD Experts Podcast 396- Why Adults with ADHD Abandon Medication — and How to Improve Treatment Outcomes
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Apr 19, 2022 Why do so many adults stop ADHD medication, even when it helps? William Dodson explores common roadblocks, from unrealistic expectations and poorly tuned doses to side effects, stigma, and confusing treatment routines. The conversation also ranges across drug holidays, ADHD in college, medication myths, and finding a knowledgeable clinician.
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High IQ Masks ADHD
- Many high-IQ adults mask ADHD symptoms for years using compensatory strategies.
- Average diagnosis age in the U.S. is 31 due to these compensations.
Fine-Tune Medication Dosage
- Optimize medication dosage carefully: too low is ineffective; too high causes side effects.
- Dosage fine-tuning is essential for treatment success.
Barriers Beyond Cost
- Costs and difficulty obtaining ADHD meds are minor barriers to adherence.
- Most non-adherence comes from unrealistic hopes and misunderstanding medication purpose.