ADHD in adults often responds well to stimulant medications like dexamphetamine and methylphenidate (brands include Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta etc). These medications can improve frontal lobe function, which aids in attention and disinhibition of impulses. However, this can reduce spontaneity and playfulness as well as cause other side effects.
Adult ADHD is a condition in which the attention system doesn’t function properly in certain people. This can be explained by sedation, which results in a child-like attention level. We discuss ADHD’s possible causes and its consequences, as well as the effects on self-view.
Many people notice that ADHD medication become less effective over time (toelrance), and require higher doses (dose creep). We examine the effects of stimulant medication upon:
1. Frontal lobe functions for attention and spontaneity 2. The arousal effect on energy, alertness and energy 3. The effect of reward pathway activation upon positive emotion and appetite 4. The effect of the body’s increased activation
We then compare that with the withdraw effects:
1. worse attention
2. less energy
3. Less reward activation
4. Less performance
The withdrawal effects are generally greater when the dose is higher.
We discuss how to minimize this mess by taking steps such as taking longer breaks every few months and taking consecutive days off stimulant medication every week.
We will also examine the striking similarities between drugs and endogenous neurotransmitters.
This information is not intended to be a medical advice. It’s meant for informational purposes only. Any decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made in consultation.
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