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Proof Alcohol Makes Your ADHD 10 x Worse! - Ruari Fairbairns
Mar 26, 2024
Ruari Fairbairns, co-founder of 'One Year No Beer', discusses the surprising negative relationship between alcohol and ADHD, sharing insights on how to approach friends with drinking problems, peer pressure resistance strategies, and the impact of alcohol on relationships. The conversation also delves into the complexities of ADHD in marriages, breaking habits, and the connection between compulsive behavior and trauma.
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- Alcohol worsens ADHD symptoms by triggering overstimulation and impacting stress management.
- Alcohol can be a form of self-medication for trauma, requiring self-soothing techniques for healthier habits.
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ADHD and Alcohol Misuse
Individuals with ADHD are five times more likely to misuse substances like alcohol, which compounds on the central nervous system affected by ADHD. The hyperactivity in ADHD leads to overstimulation, making stress management challenging. Alcohol, despite being used as a coping mechanism, negatively impacts the nervous system by triggering fight-or-flight responses, disrupting sleep, and affecting overall well-being.
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