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Blurring the Line between Drugs of Abuse and Drugs of Treatment
1:41:08 - 1:57:11 (16:02)
The line between drugs of abuse and drugs of treatment is sometimes uncertain, with the distinction appearing faint when comparing regulated prescription drugs like Ritalin and Adderall with illicit drugs. A study review indicates that drugs used for attentional capacity, when compared to other drugs, carry similar side effects except for caffeine, which is not addictive.
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The article talks about new non-prescription approaches to increase dopamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin levels in the brain using various supplement-type compounds with remarkable efficacy in excellent peer-reviewed studies.
1:41:08 - 1:44:00 (02:52)
Summary
The article talks about new non-prescription approaches to increase dopamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin levels in the brain using various supplement-type compounds with remarkable efficacy in excellent peer-reviewed studies.
ChapterBlurring the Line between Drugs of Abuse and Drugs of Treatment
EpisodeADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
PodcastHuberman Lab
The differentiation between drugs of abuse and drugs of treatment is a blurry line, and in the case of prescription drugs for treatment of attentional capacity, it is essential to understand that they all carry more or less the same side effects, with the exception of caffeine.
1:44:00 - 1:48:01 (04:00)
Summary
The differentiation between drugs of abuse and drugs of treatment is a blurry line, and in the case of prescription drugs for treatment of attentional capacity, it is essential to understand that they all carry more or less the same side effects, with the exception of caffeine.
ChapterBlurring the Line between Drugs of Abuse and Drugs of Treatment
EpisodeADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
PodcastHuberman Lab
Getting above 300 milligrams per day of DHA is crucial in improving the symptoms of ADHD, with EPA being harder to get sufficient levels of.
1:48:01 - 1:52:40 (04:38)
Summary
Getting above 300 milligrams per day of DHA is crucial in improving the symptoms of ADHD, with EPA being harder to get sufficient levels of. However, getting sufficient EPA also improves mood and other biological functions.
ChapterBlurring the Line between Drugs of Abuse and Drugs of Treatment
EpisodeADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
PodcastHuberman Lab
Modafinil acts on the orexin-hypocretin system, which regulates sleepiness and feelings of sleepiness.
1:52:40 - 1:54:58 (02:18)
Summary
Modafinil acts on the orexin-hypocretin system, which regulates sleepiness and feelings of sleepiness. While it may not have the intense effects of dopamine and arousal as Ritalin or Adderall, Modafinil does increase levels of attention and focus, making it a popular drug for those seeking to enhance their productivity.
ChapterBlurring the Line between Drugs of Abuse and Drugs of Treatment
EpisodeADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
PodcastHuberman Lab
This episode explores the issues often faced by those who are hypersensitive to medication, including the challenges of finding the right dosage in order to avoid side effects while ensuring therapeutic benefit.
1:54:58 - 1:57:11 (02:12)
Summary
This episode explores the issues often faced by those who are hypersensitive to medication, including the challenges of finding the right dosage in order to avoid side effects while ensuring therapeutic benefit.