Ask a Neuroscientist: Why is Adderall addictive to SOME people and not others? (and other questions)

Question and Response 58
In this bonus episode of Chemistry For Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam are joined by Claire, an expert in pharmacology and neuroscience, to discuss the inner workings of antidepressants and answer additional questions from the previous episode. Claire shares her grad school experiences, highlighting the challenges and unique aspects of her biomedical sciences PhD program. They also delve into the complexities of drug side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and whether Adderall is addictive, offering nuanced insights throughout. The episode concludes with each sharing fun facts that live rent-free in their heads and an engaging community-inspired segment.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:36 Meet Claire: Grad School Experiences
03:10 Navigating Grad School Challenges
05:26 The Importance of Support Systems
06:25 Exploring Pharmacology and Neuroscience
09:52 Fun with Tattoos and Science
11:40 Understanding Drug Side Effects
17:00 Withdrawal Symptoms Explained
18:44 No Parents Allowed
19:19 Is Adderall Addictive?
19:53 Dopamine and ADHD
21:38 Adderall's Effects on the Body
28:32 Fun Facts and Listener Contributions
35:30 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
 
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