Dr John Kruse
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Weekly Q&A: Myths about Stimulants / Drug Tests and ADHD
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September 12, 2025
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1:03:31Now PlayingJoin me for my Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A!
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Videos released this week:
- Myths about Stimulants:
- Drug Tests and ADHD:
After a 1 minute recap of each video, I’ll be available for questions on these topics or any other related to Mental Health.
- Myths About Stimulants:
This video addresses a number of topics, some of which I have described more fully in their own videos:
1. "Stimulant" is a poorly defined term.
2. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) isn't a strong stimulant.
3. Prescription stimulants won't rot your brain.
4. Non-stimulants can work quickly for ADHD.
5. Stimulants don't cure ADHD.
6. Most people don't become tolerant to the benefits of stimulants.
7. Nobody should take "high dose" stimulants.
- People with ADHD Don't Need Drug Tests:
A small proportion of those taking stimulant prescriptions become addicted or abuse their medications, but very little evidence suggests that urine or blood testing makes this less likely. In addition, the tests are fraught with false positive rates, and tend to degrade the doctor - patient relationship.
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