The Hidden Dangers of ADHD Meds & How to Overcome ADHD Naturally

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

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🗓️ 16 April 2024

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Are you or a loved one struggling with ADHD? You won't want to miss this eye-opening episode as Dr. Josh Axe exposes the alarming truth behind the nationwide shortage of ADHD medications like Adderall and Ritalin. With over 10 million adults and 6 million children in the U.S. diagnosed with ADHD, and 62% of them taking prescription stimulants, the problem has reached critical levels. But the solution may lie in natural, drug-free approaches. In this episode, you'll discover: The surprising link between energy drink consumption and increased ADHD diagnoses The key nutrients and vitamins that are depleted by ADHD medications and how to replenish them Powerful, drug-free strategies to boost dopamine and focus The hidden dangers of long-term amphetamine use and the alarming rise in stimulant misuse Natural herbs and supplements that can help manage ADHD symptoms without side effects Don't settle for a lifetime of reliance on prescription drugs. Tune in now and unlock the path to optimal brain health and focus using nature's proven remedies. Walk away empowered to take control of your (or your child's) ADHD symptoms and reclaim a life of vibrant wellness. Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Follow Leaders Instagram Twitter Facebook Email Newsletter ------ Links: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/drugshortages/dsp_ActiveIngredientDetails.cfm?AI=Amphetamine%20Aspartate%20Monohydrate,%20Amphetamine%20Sulfate,%20Dextroamphetamine%20Saccharate,%20Dextroamphetamine%20Sulfate%20Tablet&st=c https://www.wbrc.com/2024/03/02/it-is-same-phone-call-every-day-pharmacists-says-adhd-medication-shortage-still-big-issue/ https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/is-the-soaring-use-of-adhd-stimulants-a-cause-for https://www.additudemag.com/video-games-social-media-addiction-negative-side-effects-adhd/ https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-diet-nutrition-sugar/ https://www.additudemag.com/energy-drinks-adhd-depression-children/ https://www.umc.edu/news/CONSULT/2022/August/CON08012022D.html#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20American%20Heart,17%20regularly%20drink%20energy%20drinks. https://www.rupahealth.com/post/a-functional-medicine-approach-to-treating-adhd https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4928738/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7011463/ https://bodybio.com/blogs/blog/adderall-vitamin-deficiency https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/no-end-sight-national-adhd-drug-shortage-2024a10004me?form=fpf https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/features/national-prevalence-adhd-and-treatment.html https://www.additudemag.com/treatment/vitamins-and-supplements/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987719304955 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987719304955 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Did you know that one in 20 children in the United States are taking ADHD medications like Adderall and Ridland?
0:08.3	Now, this has led to a global shortage in ADHD medications, and some are saying there is no end in sight.
0:16.5	In fact, if you go online and do research, there are people saying that they have looked everywhere high and low, gone to several doctors to get prescribed this medication, and they can't get it.
0:26.8	I'm going to talk about in this episode what you need to know about ADHD, ADHD medications,
0:33.2	and some natural ways you can help support ADD and attention deficit disorder. Hey, I'm Dr. Josh
0:40.4	Axe and welcome to the Dr. Josh Axe show where each and every week I cover the science and
0:45.5	principles and how to heal and grow and your body, mind, and spirit and take your life to the next
0:52.6	level. In this episode, I'll be diving into why this
0:56.1	shortage is happening. Also, I'm going to unpack one surprising issue that has been tied to
1:02.4	increased ADHD diagnoses and also I'm going to get into the nutrients that are depleted by
1:10.0	these types of medications, which are amphetametes.
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1:34.3	All right, so here's the reality.
1:36.3	Roughly 10 million adults and 6 million children in the U.S.
1:41.3	have been diagnosed with ADHD.
1:43.3	And 62% of children with ADHD are
1:47.4	taking medications for it. Now, Adderall and other ADHD medications like Ritalin have been
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