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There are non-chemical ways of treating ADHD (which is what Adderall is generally prescribed for. I am not aware of any disease for which bears are a generally accepted treatment, however), so I suspect that non-chemical techniques to combat ADHD may also work for those who's attention issues don't rise to the level of having been professionally diagnosed.

Diet is a big one. No (extra) sugar - definitely no soda, cut back on the dessert, no fruit - it's just dessert vegetables). No caffeine - a large highly caffeinated Philz coffee is the legal equivalent of a small amount of meth. No alcohol either.

Get enough sleep every night.

Get enough physical exercise to take the edge off.

No background TV noise. Dim the lights.

Get out in nature, which is generally less stimulating - fewer brightly colored billboards, cars, amplified music, etc.

Google has a large list for those that don't want to resort to Adderall.



And what is the basis for all this?


Damn, you lost me at no caffeine.




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