Improve Focus with Behavioral Tools & Medication for ADHD | Dr. John Kruse
from Huberman Lab
by Scicomm Media
Published: Mon Mar 10 2025
Show Notes
My guest is Dr. John Kruse, M.D., Ph.D., a psychiatrist specializing in treating people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We discuss the many stimulant and nonstimulant ADHD medications available, covering both their potential benefits and risks. We also explore behavioral approaches to managing ADHD, the key role of maintaining a consistent sleep-wake schedule, and the impact of exercise, fish oil supplementation, and video games on ADHD. Additionally, we examine the genetic and environmental factors contributing to the rise in adult and child ADHD diagnoses and offer various options to consider if you or someone you know is struggling with focus.
Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
Dr. John Kruse
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Genetics & Environment; COVID Pandemic & ADHD Diagnoses
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ADHD, Interest & Careers
Social Media & Distractibility; ADHD & Lifespan Effect
Hyperfocus, Flow States
Tools: 4 Essential Behaviors for ADHD; Regular Meal Schedule
Sponsor: AG1
Tool: Regular Sleep Timing; Stimulants & Sleep
Insomnia; Tools: Bedtime Structure, Exercise, Phones, Breathing
Nighttime Waking Up; Cyclic Sighing
Exercise; Addiction, Risk, Kids & Stimulants; Catecholamines & Focus
Ritalin, Stimulants, Amphetamines; Amphetamine-Induced Psychosis & Risks
Sponsor: LMNT
Adult ADHD & Medications; Stimulants & Cardiovascular Risk?
Adult ADHD Medication Choices, Psychosis, Cannabis
ADHD Symptoms, Nicotine; Caffeine, Energy Drinks, L-Theanine
Fish Oil, Cardiac Effects & ADHD, Tool: Fish Oil Dose, EPA vs DHA
Sponsor: Mateina
Gut Microbiome
ADHD & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Tool: Task List System
Video Games, Neurofeedback, ADHD Benefit?, Tool: Technology Restriction
Guanfacine, Clonidine, Hypertension, Effects & Timeframe
Modafinil, History & Forms, Dependence
Drug Holidays; Short- vs Long-Acting Drugs, Addiction, Vyvanse
Time Perception, ADHD, Circadian Rhythm Disruption, Phototherapy
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