Is It Safe To Use Cannabis With ADHD Medications?
Did you know that 6.1 million US children aged 2-17 were diagnosed with ADHD in 2016 ? This neurodevelopmental disorder has numerous existing treatments but patients have started reaching out to cannabis for its therapeutic benefits. But is it safe? Should ADHD patients depend on cannabis to treat their condition? Let’s find out! What is ADHD? ADHD, short for, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood mental health disorder that often continues through adolescence and into adulthood. Some of the prevalent symptoms include lack of attention, poor organizational skills, inability to focus, and forgetting things. ADHD can be due to multiple reasons like brain injury, alcohol use during pregnancy, and premature delivery to name a few. No matter the reason, it is important to treat this childhood disorder to live a better life. Medications such as Adderall and Ritalin have gained immense popularity as ADHD drugs. However, excess use of these drugs can result in