Reframing the ADHD Diagnosis and Understanding Why People Self-Medicate with Marijuana, with Dr. Ned Hallowell

ABOUT THE EPISODE:If you have a son or daughter with ADD or ADHD you already know the struggle...especially if it's not officially diagnosed and you're floundering with the very real symptoms. You probably also know about self-medicating with marijuana and the slippery slope that follows.Dr. Ned Hallowell, prolific author (most recently ADHD 2.0) and renowned ADD specialist joined me for this highly informative conversation all about teens and young adults, ADD, and why it's vital to get the right treatment.We covered a lot of ground including:his rule for parents about worryingwhy Dr. Hallowell focuses on turning ADHD symptoms on their headfamous people with ADD the challenge of the "moral diagnosis"why he recommends medication as the #1 way to help avoid substance use in a young person with ADD, AND what must be combined with the meds for successful treatmentwhy he's writing his 21st bookcommon issues people with ADD sharethe importance of the right schooland tons moreEPISODE RESOURCES:Dr. Ned HallowellThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.