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Can PSYCHEDELIC Drugs Treat ADHD Symptoms?
Season 1 · Episode 40

Can PSYCHEDELIC Drugs Treat ADHD Symptoms?

Neuropsychopharmacologist Dr Rayyan Zafar on ADHD and psychedelics

The Hidden 20% · Ben Branson

October 16, 20241h 14m

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Show Notes

CW: 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.


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.


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