Three Day Dopamine Detox!
Problem gaming? Consider a dopamine detox. Problems with excessive video game use are very common for ADHD folks. In theory, they are rooted in a dopamine-based cycle: But it may only take three days of abstinence to change the cycle!
Dr. Gabor Maté, Trauma and ADHD
Dr. Gabor Maté is a Vancouver physician who has written extensively on trauma and addiction. He has done a lot to raise awareness of the plight of those suffering from substance addiction here in B.C. and I admire his work tremendously. However, he is not beyond critique. In particular his account of ADHD as a…
Bill C-329 – The National Framework on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Act.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health conditions in Canada, affecting approximately 1.8 million Canadians. ADHD can shorten life expectancy by 13 years on average if persistent into adulthood. That is greater than the top four health conditions that we focus on as a society combined, such as obesity,…
ADHD Medication: Findings from The Lancet
Here are the key findings from a 2016 article from The Lancet. The Lancet is a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal and one of the oldest of its kind. It is also the world’s highest-impact academic journal. Note the fifth bullet point, which states that stimulants (including atomoxetine or Strattera) are among the most effective…
Healthy Selfing
An infographic by Orla Moran and Fiona Healy O Neill.
The Junk Mail of the Mind
If we see that the mailbox is stuffed, we know that there is some sorting to be done. So we stand by the recycling bin and flip through the mail. At least half of it is junk so it goes into the bin. This is a very quick process usually – we barely need to…