{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E275 - Busting Myths About ADHD Medications with Dr. Tim Wilens","description":" In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Tim Wilens about enduring myths surrounding ADHD diagnosis and treatment, beginning with why misconceptions about overdiagnosis and misuse continue to shape clinical hesitation. They explore common misunderstandings about ADHD medications\u2014including stimulants versus non-stimulants, concerns about diversion, personality changes, and long-term safety\u2014and contrast stigma-driven narratives with the clinical evidence. The conversation equips clinicians with practical, evidence-based strategies to address patient fears, counter misinformation, and make thoughtful, individualized treatment decisions.  Timothy Wilens, MD, is chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is co-director of the Center for Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is the MGH Trustees Chair in Addiction Medicine and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Wilens\u2019 research interests include the relationship among attention deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, embedded health care models, and the pharmacotherapy of ADHD across the lifespan.   Andrew J. Cutler, MD,\u202fis a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology.\u202fHe currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer\u202fof\u202fNeuroscience Education Institute and EMA Wellness. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.  Save $100 on registration for 2026 NEI Spring Congress with code\u202fNEIPOD26  Register today at\u202fnei.global\/spring  Never miss an episode!\ud83c\udf99SUBSCRIBE to the NEI Podcast\u2013 available on all your favorite platforms: https:\/\/nei.global\/podcast  Interested in Psychopharmacology?  Learn about the NEI Master Psychopharmacology Program: https:\/\/nei.global\/mpp   Stay updated with email alerts and join our conversations on social. Follow us on:  YouTube: https:\/\/nei.global\/youtube  Instagram: https:\/\/nei.global\/instagram  LinkedIn: https:\/\/nei.global\/linkedin  Facebook: https:\/\/nei.global\/facebook  X: https:\/\/nei.global\/twitter ","author_name":"NEI Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/neiglobal.libsyn.com\/website","html":"