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Parental ADHD, the genetic factor, increase the risk of developing ADHD 8-fold.\u201d*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prenatal exposure to cigarettes and alcohol, as well as low birth weight can also be a cause of ADHD. \u201c\u2026exposure to cigarettes or alcohol in utero is a specific teratogen for ADHD that, like low weight at birth, increases the risk of developing ADHD 2- to 3-fold.\u201d*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But there is no evidence to suggest that too much sugar, television, poor parenting or poverty causes ADHD, contrary to what some have suggested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the strong genetic relationship, it is no surprise that there is an association between ADHD and certain genes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chemical Imbalance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the research is not conclusive, it has been well documented that there are differences between the brains of ADHD and non-ADHD people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One difference<\/strong> is related to the <strong>circuitry<\/strong> in the <strong>prefrontal cortex<\/strong> of the brain, an area associated mainly with <strong>executive functions<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>problem solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>attention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>response inhibition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that the way the brain carries out its many functions is by transmitting signals in between the neurons or brain cells of the brain by means of neurotransmitters. When this circuit is somehow interrupted, the brain is unable to function effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research has shown that the <strong>gene <\/strong>that <strong>regulates <\/strong>the neurotransmitter,<strong> dopamine, functions abnormally <\/strong>in those with ADHD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, the <strong>dopamine <\/strong>receptor gene DRD4*7 has been found to be defective in 30% of the general population and about 50% to 60% of the population with ADHD.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also seems likely that dopamine production, which occurs in the prefrontal cortex is <strong>not being produced at normal levels<\/strong> in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact is that the<strong> messages<\/strong> between the neurons that would allow for the various <strong>executive functions<\/strong> to occur effectively are <strong>interrupted<\/strong>. This <strong>defect <\/strong>is one of the contributing factors for <strong>ADHD symptoms<\/strong>, such as poor working memory, impulsivity, variable attention, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motivation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, I know, you are asking, \u201cwhat does this mean for me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ADHD, especially if you were diagnosed later in life, you may have been told over your lifetime that you need to try harder. So, you may have come to believe that you just need to be more motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, once you have a better understanding of the neurobiology of ADHD, you will recognize that one of your challenges is in part attributed to the differences in how your brain functions. So, \u201cjust trying harder\u201d is not the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with this understanding you can seek out different treatment options to address your particular neurobiology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One option is <strong>stimulant medication<\/strong>, which is an effective part of a holistic treatment plan for many with ADHD. It seems that stimulant medication stimulates and increases the availability of certain neurotransmitters, particularly dopamine, as well as norepinephrine. The impact is that the circuits in the brain, which impact executive functions, work more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Dr. John Ratey, author of <em>Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain<\/em>, points out two of the benefits of <strong>exercise <\/strong>for those with ADHD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exercise elevates dopamine and norepinephrine for a period of time, so it acts a bit like a stimulant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also wakes up the executive function of the frontal cortex, which helps to curb impulsivity, allowing for more time to make better choices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nutrition<\/strong> also plays a role in how effectively your brain works. For example, foods rich in <strong>protein<\/strong> will increase the production of dopamine. This is supported by studies, such as those by neuroscientist, Richard Wurtman, Ph.D. of MIT, which have shown that ingesting protein \u201ctriggers the synthesis of alertness-inducing neurotransmitters,\u201d dopamine and norepinephrine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also studies to suggest that supplements, like <strong>Omega-3, <\/strong>may aid in the transmission of dopamine and serotonin, helping the brain cells to communicate with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in exploring <strong>other treatment options<\/strong> that can also positively impact the effective functioning of your brain, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/complementary-alternative-treatments-adhd\/\">Complementary and Alternative Treatments For ADHD<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADDed Perspectives Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding how your brain works is an important part of making informed decisions about the various treatment options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how you brain works can also help you understand the basis for some your challenges. And, hopefully, help you see that lack of motivation is not the main culprit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help understanding and addressing the challenges that are getting in the way of reaching your goals? Contact me to set up a complimentary <a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/contact\/\">Strategy Session<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 9px;\">*(Thomas Spencer, et al, Overview and Neurobiology of Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Usually, I write about how ADHD symptoms are expressed and how to manage them. 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