Nicotine & ADHD: Boost or Harm? Insights from Dr. Huberman & Dr. Kruse 🧠

Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. John Kruse discuss the effects of nicotine on ADHD, discussing its impact on focus, executive function, anxiety, and whether it can serve as an alternative to traditional stimulant medications. Dr. John Kruse is a psychiatrist specializing in treating people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/NtQ-kdLlQiU?si=YV2KEJbVjG_sUkYx Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/wJDhOoO *Timestamps* 00:00 Nicotine Use 00:33 Nicotine & ADHD 00:54 Nicotine's Effects on Executive Functions 01:09 Unique Properties of Nicotine 01:43 Arousal & Anxiety Reduction 02:09 Health Considerations & Affordability 02:39 Lack of Clinical Research #HubermanLab #JohnKruse #ADHD #Nicotine Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer