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

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