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#224: ADHD Medication and Addiction: Myth vs. Fact

July 20, 2026

Less fear, fewer myths, and more evidence-based conversations.

One of the biggest fears parents have about ADHD medication is whether it could increase the risk of addiction later in life. In part 2 of our series on ADHD medication, we break down what decades of research actually show, why untreated ADHD carries its own risks, and what every parent should know before making medication decisions. If you’ve ever worried about stimulants and substance abuse for your child, this episode is for you.

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Episode #223: ADHD Medication and Brain Development: Let’s Break it Down

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