BONUS: What we've learnt about ADHD and the risk of addiction
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Sam and Katie are back to chat about their fascinating talk with addiction specialist Dr Peter McCann. 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.
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