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Improve Focus with Behavioral Tools & Medication for ADHD | Dr. John Kruse

2025-03-10 Science & Technology
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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: https://go.hubermanlab.com/wJDhOoO *Thank you to our sponsors* AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman *Follow Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter *Dr. John Kruse* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJohnKruse Medium: https://dockruse.medium.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJohnKruse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kruse-40554018a *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Dr. John Kruse 00:02:11 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 00:05:37 Genetics & Environment; COVID Pandemic & ADHD Diagnoses 00:11:43 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Joovv 00:14:26 ADHD, Interest & Careers 00:20:40 Social Media & Distractibility; ADHD & Lifespan Effect 00:27:39 Hyperfocus, Flow States 00:33:45 Tools: 4 Essential Behaviors for ADHD; Regular Meal Schedule 00:41:06 Sponsor: AG1 00:42:21 Tool: Regular Sleep Timing; Stimulants & Sleep 00:48:06 Insomnia; Tools: Bedtime Structure, Exercise, Phones, Breathing 00:52:30 Nighttime Waking Up; Cyclic Sighing 00:56:35 Exercise; Addiction, Risk, Kids & Stimulants; Catecholamines & Focus 01:04:32 Ritalin, Stimulants, Amphetamines; Amphetamine-Induced Psychosis & Risks 01:16:46 Sponsor: LMNT 01:18:03 Adult ADHD & Medications; Stimulants & Cardiovascular Risk? 01:26:06 Adult ADHD Medication Choices, Psychosis, Cannabis 01:33:49 ADHD Symptoms, Nicotine; Caffeine, Energy Drinks, L-Theanine 01:43:28 Fish Oil, Cardiac Effects & ADHD, Tool: Fish Oil Dose, EPA vs DHA 01:49:38 Sponsor: Mateina 01:51:04 Gut Microbiome 01:52:56 ADHD & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Tool: Task List System 01:57:52 Video Games, Neurofeedback, ADHD Benefit?, Tool: Technology Restriction 02:02:26 Guanfacine, Clonidine, Hypertension, Effects & Timeframe 02:10:13 Modafinil, History & Forms, Dependence 02:19:02 Drug Holidays; Short- vs Long-Acting Drugs, Addiction, Vyvanse 02:28:56 Time Perception, ADHD, Circadian Rhythm Disruption, Phototherapy 02:35:39 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Science #Health #ADHD Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Top Comments (10)

@karan.kc23 2025-03-10

Probably gonna take my ADHD brain 10 reminders and 50 sessions to complete this 2hr38min long podcast. But yeah lets go : )

1.1k 66 replies
@elephantsarenuts5161 2025-03-10

Two ADHD times "now" and "not now". OMG that's true.

434 10 replies
@bdubs3686 2025-03-10

There is a need for the discussion that covers the differences and similarities between ADHD, trauma, and mood disorder.

324 24 replies
@hubermanlab 2025-03-10

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287 26 replies
@vava-voom 2025-03-10

We need a discussion about the trifecta: ADHD - Autism - CPTSD

230 16 replies
@drkarolwtrojanowski 2025-03-11

1:52:12 Huge respect for Dr. Kruse for not biting on the gut microbiome thing. It's rare to see a professional just plainly admit that a matter is too complicated to draw any conclusions.

219 6 replies
@Thescarecrowjoe 2025-03-11

This man’s voice just cured my ADHD.

130 4 replies
@ToKnowMandy 2025-03-12

Omg I am in love with this guy 😭 I've never felt so well understood by a neuro-typical. His patients are blessed to have him.

116 4 replies
@deejgolf 2025-04-05

I have ADHD and im proud to announce I've made it to 17:52 of the vid. God help me finish the rest of this vid

62 5 replies
@JCJones-Warner 2025-05-13

ADHD is a lifelong battle with learning, social interactions, anxiety/fear, addiction and relationships of any kind.

50 4 replies

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