<p><strong>CW:</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Please note, this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. While ongoing research explores the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics and cannabis, these substances remain illegal in the UK, and psychedelics are not yet approved treatments for mental health or neurological conditions.</strong></p><br><p>Dr. Rayyan Zafar is a leading neuropsychopharmacologist and a postdoctoral researcher at Imperial College London. In this chat with Ben, Dr. Zafar discusses how different substances, from Adderall to psychedelics, impact the neurodivergent brain, offering insights into the complex relationship between drugs and ADHD.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Hidden 20%

Ben Branson

Can PSYCHEDELIC Drugs Treat ADHD Symptoms?

OCT 16, 202474 MIN
The Hidden 20%

Can PSYCHEDELIC Drugs Treat ADHD Symptoms?

OCT 16, 202474 MIN

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<p><strong>CW:</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Please note, this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. While ongoing research explores the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics and cannabis, these substances remain illegal in the UK, and psychedelics are not yet approved treatments for mental health or neurological conditions.</strong></p><br><p>Dr. Rayyan Zafar is a leading neuropsychopharmacologist and a postdoctoral researcher at Imperial College London. In this chat with Ben, Dr. Zafar discusses how different substances, from Adderall to psychedelics, impact the neurodivergent brain, offering insights into the complex relationship between drugs and ADHD.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>