![]() Yet many prescribers are reluctant to give ADHD meds to people with additions. Likely, the stimulant use was an attempt to self-medicate. Maté argues that when people feel calmer after using stimulants, that’s almost a sure sign they have ADHD. Fetal alcohol exposure, childhood sexual abuse, trauma on top of trauma, on top of trauma… As one chapter title says, “their brains never had a chance.” If one were to sum up the adverse childhood experiences scores of the Portland residents alone, the number would be massive. It’s easy to judge people whose lives are consumed by their addictions… until you hear their stories. Ultra-low barrier housing like this supports people with complex mental and physical health problems, addictions, and social problems people end up here after being evicted from everywhere else. It draws on his encounters with patients while working as a staff physician at the Portland Hotel, an ultra-low-barrier supported housing building in Vancouver’s downtown eastside, Canada’s poorest postal code. ![]() Gabor Maté offers powerful insights into the vulnerable, human side of addiction. ![]()
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