Abstract Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a risk factor for problematic cannabis use. However, clinical and anecdotal evidence suggest an increasingly popular perception that cannabis is therapeutic for ADHD, including…
Condition: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Evaluation of Efficacy of Cannabis Use in Patients With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review
Abstract Cannabis is frequently used by people who self-medicate for the signs of mental health conditions. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental illness, has been linked to increased cannabis use. However,…
Neurodevelopmental Effects of Cannabis Use in Adolescents and Emerging Adults with ADHD: A Systematic Review
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective Systematically review the scientific literature to characterize the effects of cannabis use on brain structure, function, and neurodevelopmental outcomes in…
ADHD Is Highly Prevalent in Patients Seeking Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorders
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective: To estimate the prevalence of ADHD and determine an effective screening test for ADHD in a population-seeking treatment for cannabis use…
Cannabinoids in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A randomised-controlled trial
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Adults with ADHD describe self-medicating with cannabis, with some reporting a preference for cannabis over ADHD medications. A small number of psychiatrists in…
Cannabis use in Attention – Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A scoping review
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction Treatments for Adult ADHD include stimulants, two non-stimulant medications, as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). These pharmacological agents are often associated with side effects,…
Cannabidiol and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children
Abstract Neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders (such as autism spectrum disorder) have broad health implications for children, with no definitive cure for the vast majority of them. However, recently medicinal cannabis…
Exploring the Link Between Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorders: A Review
Abstract Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adults. In the substance use disorders (SUDs) population, ADHD prevalence reaches 23.1%, leading to more severe substance abuse…
UK Medical Cannabis Registry: An analysis of clinical outcomes of medicinal cannabis therapy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Abstract Aim: This study aims to analyze the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and safety outcomes in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) patients treated with cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs). Methods: Patients were identified from…
Medicinal Cannabis for Paediatric Developmental, Behavioural and Mental Health Disorders
Abstract Parents of children with developmental, behavioural and mental health disorders are increasingly asking whether medicinal cannabis might be a therapeutic option for their child. This paper presents the current…