Dr Donald L Butler MBBS FRACP

Not just ADHD, but out of “control”

ADHD, being impulsive, distractible and hyperactive is only a few of a persons problems when they have poor cognitive control. Being in control is when the pre-frontal cortex, the thinking part of the brain, is functioning properly. If the pre-frontal lobe los...

Not just ADHD cont

Being able to think using working memory enables abstract thinking. This high-level thinking is what sets humans apart from other animals.
ADHD is but one manifestation of impaired pre-frontal cortex function, there are these other issues that are just as important as ADHD sy...

ADHD is very common, under diagnosed and treated

Smoking, Nicotine and ADHD

Have you ever wondered why people smoke.? Why we are seeing more adult ADHD?
Nicotine stimulates dopamine release in the brain, thus having a similar effect as the stimulants. Many people smoke as they cannot function without smoking. Just ask a mother of an ADHD chil...