ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

Cannabis has been shown in case studies to help some ADHD patients to focus on tasks. Patients consistently report that narrow-leafleted cannabis varieties can encourage hyperfocus. The use of cannabis to treat ADHD in younger patients remains controversial due to potential adverse effects of THC on developing brains. CBD and alternative cannabinoid treatment of ADHD has yet to be explored.

Description

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has three subtypes: Combined Type, Predominantly Inattentive Type, and Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type. The term ADD is often used to encompass all types of ADHD. The most common core features of ADHD are distractibility, hyperactivity, and poor impulse control. While these features are commonly found together, each case varies, with over one-third of patients exhibiting no hyperactivity. In brain scans of ADHD patients, the regions of the brain thought to be responsible for attention have reduced glucose uptake, which indicates a lower level of activity. ADHD is very likely caused by changes in neurotransmitter activity within the brain.