603- The Brain Chemistry of ADHD: Understanding Dopamine, Serotonin & Norepinephrine
Release Date: 04/28/2026
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info_outlineGregory W. Mattingly, M.D., provides an overview of the key neurotransmitter systems — particularly dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin — that contribute to the core features of ADHD, and the medications used to treat the condition.
Resources: ADHD & Brain Health
- Free Download: Unraveling the Mysteries of Your ADHD Brain
- Read: ADHD Neuroscience 101
- Read: Everything You Never Knew About the ADHD Brain
- Read: Using a Dopamine Menu to Stimulate Your ADHD Brain
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