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ADHD diagnoses have risen from 4% to 11% of the population — and the fastest-growing group receiving stimulant prescriptions? Adults over 70.

In this episode, psychiatrist and addiction specialist Dr. Susan Blank joins us to unpack the real risks, benefits, and misconceptions surrounding ADHD medications. This is a conversation every parent, educator, healthcare professional, and adult considering treatment should hear.

We discuss:

➡️Why ADHD prescriptions are increasingly written via telehealth — and what that means ➡️The real risks of stimulant medications, including psychosis and hospitalization ➡️ How these drugs actually work in the brain ➡️ The difference between ADD and ADHD ➡️Why ADHD may not be something you simply "grow out of" ➡️ Non-stimulant alternatives like Strattera and Wellbutrin ➡️Whether some ADHD diagnoses may be misidentified learning or environmental issues ➡️The evolutionary perspective on ADHD traits

"These are not benign drugs. They should be carefully, carefully taken." — Dr. Susan Blank

This episode is not about fear. It's about informed decision-making when it comes to powerful medications that affect both developing and adult brains.

If you or someone you love: • Has been diagnosed with ADHD • Is considering medication • Takes stimulants regularly • Works in education or healthcare • Has a child struggling in traditional school systems

This conversation could change how you think about treatment.

Listen now and decide for yourself.

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Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Episode Overview 01:06 ADD vs ADHD Explained 04:13 Evolutionary Perspective on ADHD 05:00 ADD and ADHD Relationship 05:24 Rising Diagnosis Rates 07:00 ADHD Across the Lifespan 08:30 Misdiagnosis & School System Concerns 10:00 Different Learning Styles 12:00 Adult ADHD Surge 14:30 How Stimulants Work 18:45 Stimulant Risks & Side Effects 20:00 Non-Stimulant Options 22:15 Dopamine & Brain Chemistry 28:30 College Students & ADHD 35:00 Telehealth Prescribing Concerns 40:00 Diagnostic Challenges 45:00 Real-World Impact 51:09 Severe Side Effects Cases 52:41 Benefits of Non-Stimulants 53:56 Education & CME Discussion

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