I Have ADHD Podcast
The I Have ADHD Podcast is a clear, concise, and FUN podcast for adults with ADHD. Listen to learn about how ADHD impacts every area of your life from the boardroom to the bedroom...and how you can begin to overcome your symptoms by accepting who you are, flaws and all.
Host Kristen Carder is a dually certified coach who has supported thousands of of people with ADHD worldwide. Kristen's extensive experience working with ADHDers began in 2012, and she now leads a global community of adults with ADHD in her coaching program, FOCUSED.
****OBVIOUSLY the content in this podcast is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice. Kristen Carder is not a medical professional.
I Have ADHD Podcast
331 ADHD Medications: What’s Fact, What’s Fiction, and Why They’re Not “Basically Meth”
Think ADHD meds are “basically meth”? Afraid they’ll turn you into a zombie? Wondering if you really need them—or if they’re even safe during pregnancy?
In this episode, I’m busting through the most common (and most damaging) myths about ADHD medication—fast. No fluff, just clarity. If you’ve ever felt confused, judged, or pressured when it comes to treatment, this one’s a must-listen.
By the end, you’ll know what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what might actually change your life.
This Episode's Resources:
- The Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Amphetamines Utilized in the Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Drug Fact Sheet: Methamphetamine
- ADHD Medication and the "Zombie Effect"
- Stimulant ADHD medication and risk for substance abuse
- Methylphenidate and Atomoxetine in Pregnancy and Possible Adverse Fetal Outcomes
- Long-Term Outcomes of ADHD: Academic Achievement and Performance
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