You're Wrong About ADHD

BONUS: What we've learnt about ADHD and the risk of addiction

Sam and Katie are back to chat about their fascinating talk with addiction specialist <a href="https://www.castlecraig.co.uk/about-us/team/dr-peter-mccann/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Peter McCann</a>. They discuss the tricky relationship between ADHD and addiction, looking at how impulsivity can sometimes lead to addictive behaviours and why awareness is key to managing addiction risks when you have ADHD. This episode contains discussion around addiction. If you are affected by anything you hear in this podcast, please speak to your GP. If you are struggling with alcohol, <a href="https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drinkline</a> is the free national alcohol helpline. You can call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm). New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to ADHDpodcast@global.com

Sam Pittis and Katie Breathwick have been friends for more than twenty years. Around three years ago, their lives took a surprising turn - they both discovered they have ADHD. Katie thinks it's a superpower, Sam thinks it's a pain in the backside. 

Join them every week as they explore what it's really like to live with ADHD, the highs and the lows and they’ll share tips and strategies on how they manage it. Across the series, they’ll also be speaking to expert guests to help bust some of the myths and misconceptions.

Get in touch, send your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com

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