eli5 Why do stimulants calm and bring focus to people with ADHD?
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Just to dumb it down further
Imagine you are constantly starved for food. You would be constantly doing things to satisfy your hunger.
People with ADHD are starved for stimulation (dopamine) and are motivated to find things that stimulate them (being hyper, impatient, and not calm. Giving them a stimulant is like feeding a hungry man and letting them focus on other less immediate needs
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