Send us a textStruggling with addiction—or supporting someone who is? ADHD and addiction are deeply connected, from dopamine system differences to impulsivity and risk-taking. In this episode, we break it all down with addiction expert Mark Gray, sharing insights on prevention, recovery, and the role of ADHD in substance use.🔥 Topics Covered:✔️ Why ADHDers are at higher risk for addiction✔️ The dopamine connection: why we seek substances✔️ Signs that addiction may be a problem✔️ Harm reduction vs. abstinence—what really helps?✔️ Does ADHD medication help or hurt addiction recovery?🔹 Co-Hosts:💡 Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD Coach | Executive Producer of Hypercast🌐 Learn more: https://www.LikemindCoaching.com💡 Brianna Morton – ADHD Coach | Therapist Intern🌐 Learn more: https://www.UnderstandingADHD.ca🔹 Special Guest: Mark GrayFounder of Black & Gray Addiction Support, Mark is an addiction specialist with ADHD and lived experience in recovery. Learn more at: https://www.blackandgrayaddictionsupport.com.📌 Substance Use Support & Resources (U.S. & Canada)United StatesSAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)📌 Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/Confidential, free 24/7 support, treatment referrals, and information.988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988📌 Website: https://988lifeline.org/For crisis intervention, including substance use crises.Partnership to End Addiction – Text CONNECT to 55753📌 Website: https://drugfree.org/Support for individuals & families navigating addiction recovery.Shatterproof Treatment Atlas📌 Website: https://www.treatmentatlas.org/Find evidence-based treatment centers in the U.S.Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)📌 Website: https://www.aa.org/12-step support groups for alcohol addiction.Narcotics Anonymous (NA)📌 Website: https://www.na.org/Peer support groups for those recovering from drug addiction.CanadaTalk Suicide Canada – 1-833-456-4566📌 Website: https://talksuicide.ca/24/7 crisis line for emotional distress, including substance use issues.Canada’s Drug & Alcohol Helpline – 1-800-565-8603📌 Website: https://www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca/Free, confidential support and treatment referrals.Wellness Together Canada📌 Website: https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/Virtual mental health & addiction support (free for all Canadians).Alcoholics Anonymous Canada📌 Website: https://www.aa.org/Find local AA meetings across Canada.Narcotics Anonymous Canada📌 Website: https://www.na.org/Find NA meetings and peer support for drug recovery.💬 Got questions or personal insights? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear from you!👀 Watch Next:▶️ "Is It ADHD or Something Else? The Truth About Assessments" https://youtu.be/GsnzW5W2Elw🔔 Subscribe for more ADHD insights & strategies! [Insert Subscribe Link]#ADHD #AddictionRecovery #Neurodivergent #MentalHealthMelissa's Contact:Email: [email protected] www.likemindcoaching.comBrianna's Contact:Email: [email protected] Us On Instagram

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