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Reference articles and research notes on topics I've explored in depth.

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Cannabis and Dopamine

How chronic cannabis use blunts the dopamine system - the PET imaging evidence and what it means for motivation and ADHD.

Updated April 08, 2026
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THC Detection Windows

How long THC stays detectable in urine, blood, hair, and saliva - and the pharmacology behind it.

Updated April 08, 2026
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ADHD: The Complete Reference

Neurobiology, genetics, epigenetics, and what ADHD actually is - beyond the stereotypes.

Updated April 08, 2026
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Exercise and ADHD

Exercise is the strongest non-pharmacological intervention for ADHD. The noradrenergic mechanism and practical protocols.

Updated April 08, 2026
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Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD

Emotional impulsivity and deficient emotional self-regulation are core ADHD features, not just comorbidities.

Updated April 08, 2026
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Caffeine and ADHD: What the Research Shows

Why caffeine doesn't work for ADHD, but L-theanine might.

Updated April 08, 2026
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ADHD and Anxiety

About 50% of adults with ADHD also have an anxiety disorder. The overlap, the misdiagnosis problem, and treatment approaches.

Updated April 08, 2026
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Non-Stimulant ADHD Medications

Atomoxetine, guanfacine, clonidine, viloxazine - mechanisms, when to use them instead of stimulants, and comparative efficacy.

Updated April 08, 2026
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Executive Function and ADHD

Russell Barkley's model of executive function, why ADHD is fundamentally an EF disorder, and practical implications.

Updated April 08, 2026
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ADHD Treatment: What Works

Evidence-based ADHD treatments ranked by effect size - stimulants, non-stimulants, behavioural therapy, exercise, and what the research actually supports.

Updated April 08, 2026
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Coping Strategies for Adult ADHD

Practical strategies for managing adult ADHD - external scaffolding, time management, environmental design, and building systems that work with your brain.

Updated April 08, 2026
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Stimulant Medications for ADHD

Methylphenidate vs amphetamine - mechanisms, formulations, dosing, side effects, and how to choose between them.

Updated April 08, 2026
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NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)

N-Acetyl Cysteine - the glutathione precursor with evidence across psychiatric, respiratory, and addiction applications.

Updated April 08, 2026
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ADHD and Obesity

The bidirectional link between ADHD and obesity, from impulsive eating to dopamine-driven food reward.

Updated April 08, 2026
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Inattentive ADHD and Late Diagnosis

Why inattentive ADHD gets missed for decades - the quiet presentation, compensatory strategies, and what happens when they stop working.

Updated April 08, 2026
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ADHD and Mood Disorders

Depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD - why they co-occur and how to tell them apart.

Updated April 08, 2026
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Natural Supplements for ADHD

Evidence-based natural supplements for ADHD - omega-3s, zinc, iron, magnesium, and what the research actually supports.

Updated April 08, 2026
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ADHD and Substance Use

People with ADHD are 2-3x more likely to develop substance use disorders. The dopamine connection and what the treatment data shows.

Updated April 08, 2026
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ADHD and Sleep

Why 70% of adults with ADHD have sleep problems, and what actually helps.

Updated April 08, 2026
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Cannabis Withdrawal Timeline

Week-by-week withdrawal timeline for heavy cannabis users, from acute symptoms through full neurological recovery.

Updated April 08, 2026
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GLP-1 Agonists: What They Do, What They Don't Do, and Why It Matters

Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and the emerging research on addiction, neuroprotection, and muscle preservation.

Updated April 08, 2026
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Muscle Memory: Why Regaining Strength Takes 30% of the Original Time

The science of myonuclei retention, epigenetic rewiring, and why your body remembers what you've built.

Updated April 08, 2026
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ADHD and Autism

ADHD and autism co-occur in 28% of autistic individuals. The shared genetics, overlapping traits, and why dual diagnosis matters.

Updated April 08, 2026