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ADHD

Articles on ADHD, living with ADHD, and, general information about the neurodevelopmental disability.

Thirsty Brains, or how Dopamine is(n't) regulated in those with ADHD (Part 2)

Thirsty Brains, or how Dopamine is(n't) regulated in those with ADHD (Part 2)

In our last article, we spoke a bit about Dopamine and what it does for the human brain. Today, we're going to discuss a little bit about the specifics of how Dopamine works (or doesn't) in the brains of those with ADHD.

Brain Chemistry, or why people with ADHD can't just "turn it off" (Part 1)

Brain Chemistry, or why people with ADHD can't just "turn it off" (Part 1)

ADHD is very misunderstood as a condition. It is not just a mental health condition, but is an inability for the human brain to produce and regulate dopamine effectively. This causes issues because in those with ADHD, a lack of dopamine means the brain can't manage behaviour appropriately.