331 ADHD Medications: What’s Fact, What’s Fiction, and Why They’re Not “Basically Meth”

I Have ADHD Podcast

Kristen Carder

Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Education, Mental Health

4.8 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Think ADHD meds are “basically meth”? Afraid they’ll turn you into a zombie? Wondering if you really need them—or if they’re even safe during pregnancy? In this episode, I’m busting through the most common (and most damaging) myths about ADHD medication—fast. No fluff, just clarity. If you’ve ever felt confused, judged, or pressured when it comes to treatment, this one’s a must-listen. By the end, you’ll know what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what might actually change your life. This Episodes...

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0:00.0	Welcome to the I Have ADHD podcast, where it's all about education, encouragement, and coaching for adults with ADHD.
0:13.8	I'm your host, Kristen Carter, and I have ADHD. Let's chat about the frustrations, humor,
0:20.0	and challenges of adulting, relationships,
0:22.8	working, and achieving with this neurodevelopmental disorder. I'll help you understand your unique brain,
0:29.7	unlock your potential, and move from point A to point B. Hey, what's up? This is Kristen Carter,
0:35.9	and you've tuned into the I have ADHD podcast. I am
0:39.2	medicated, caffeinated, regulated, and ready to roll. I am so glad to be here with you today.
0:46.2	Thanks for joining me. Come on in, come on in. Get cozy. Do what you're doing. Don't forget
0:53.2	water, food, medication, all of the things. I hope that
0:57.0	you're having a great day. I imagine you using this episode as a body double as you're going
1:02.8	about your business. That's how I use podcasts. They save my life. They let me get all of the
1:09.3	things done. And I hope that this episode is the same
1:12.7	for you. Today we are talking about medication myths. We're talking about ADHD medication
1:18.4	myths. This has been on my heart, my mind, my soul to chat about for the last couple
1:25.7	months because I've seen more and more just absolute BS out there
1:30.9	regarding medication. And the stuff people say about it is wild. The stuff, the claims that are
1:40.6	made about medication for ADHD are absolutely wild. And we're going to be
1:47.9	addressing, we're going to be addressing it today. We're going to get right into it. We're
1:52.3	going to waste no time. I understand that you may be hesitant to treat your ADHD medically
1:59.8	with medication. And I don't blame you. I don't blame you.
2:03.9	ADHD is really downplayed in the culture, is very misunderstood. There's a real lack of
2:11.2	education when it comes to medical professionals, even understanding adult ADHD.
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