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ADHD Medications Do Not Do What We Thought

January 19, 2026 · 8 min

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Join Braden Young of Empower ADHD Solutions as he discusses a recent study from Washington University in St. Louis that reveals surprising findings about the effects of stimulant ADHD medications. The study examines how stimulant ADHD medications affect brain activity differently than previously believed. Key findings include the role of stimulants in enhancing arousal, wakefulness, and reward centers, rather than directly improving attention. The discussion also explores the implications for sleep hygiene and its connection to ADHD symptoms, and Braden talks about the necessity of sufficient sleep for children with ADHD.

Check out the study from Washington University in St. Louis here: https://medicine.washu.edu/news/stimulant-adhd-medications-work-differently-than-thought/

For more information about Braden Young check out his website at: www.empoweradhdsolutions.com
For more information about Shane Thrapp check out his website at: www.creatingorderfromchaos.com

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