Author R.L. Kramer on Hocus Focus: Growing Up with ADD and Its Medications
Description
Struggling with ADD, ADHD, or stimulant addiction? You’re not alone. In Hocus Focus, author Kramer shares his raw, eye-opening journey of growing up with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and being prescribed stimulant medications like Adderall and Dexedrine from the age of seven. What started as a solution for focus turned into a decades-long struggle with dependency, impacting his identity, choices, and well-being.
In this podcast, Kramer takes a deep dive into the realities of ADD, ADHD, and addiction, uncovering:
The benefits and risks of stimulant medications
The mental and physical toll of dependency and withdrawal
Alternative approaches—diet, exercise, meditation, and plant medicines
How childhood trauma and an unconventional upbringing shaped his journey
The road to healing, self-acceptance, and balance
This isn’t just a personal story—it’s a powerful conversation about the effects of pharmaceuticals, mental health, and personal transformation. If you're navigating ADD, ADHD, stimulant withdrawal, or looking for holistic ways to improve focus and mental clarity, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and real talk.
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