ADD/ADHD – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org Educating Healthcare Professionals about the Medical Use of Cannabis Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:05:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-scc-flavicon-32x32.png ADD/ADHD – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org 32 32 Cannabis use in Attention – Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A scoping review https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2022/12/09/cannabis-use-in-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-a-scoping-review/ Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:05:29 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=27263 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, contributing to poor treatment adherence. Patients with ADHD have regularly stated that cannabis has helped improve their ADHD symptoms; however, scientific literature describing the effects of cannabis on symptoms of ADHD is scarce.

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]]> The therapeutic role of Cannabidiol in mental health: a systematic review https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2022/03/14/the-therapeutic-role-of-cannabidiol-in-mental-health-a-systematic-review/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:50:22 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=26278 The therapeutic application of cannabidiol (CBD) is gaining interest due to expanding evidence for its use.
Objective: To summarize the clinical outcomes, study designs and limitations for the use of CBD and nabiximols (whole plant extract from Cannabis sativa L. that has been purified into 1:1 ratio of CBD and delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.

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]]> Cannabis for the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Report of 3 Cases https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2022/02/09/cannabis-for-the-treatment-of-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-a-report-of-3-cases-2/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:53:24 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=26109 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurobehavioral disorder that is highly prevalent in children and adults. An increasing number of patients with ADHD are self-medicating with cannabis, despite a lack of evidence on efficacy and safety. This case report describes 3 males (ages 18, 22, and 23) who have integrated cannabis into their treatment regimen with positive results. Semistructured interviews conducted with the patients describe subjective improvements in symptoms and on quality of life.

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]]> Cannabis for the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Report of 3 Cases https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2022/02/02/cannabis-for-the-treatment-of-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-a-report-of-3-cases/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:30:22 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=26106 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurobehavioral disorder that is highly prevalent in children and adults. An increasing number of patients with ADHD are self-medicating with cannabis, despite a lack of evidence on efficacy and safety. This case report describes 3 males (ages 18, 22, and 23) who have integrated cannabis into their treatment regimen with positive results. Semistructured interviews conducted with the patients describe subjective improvements in symptoms and on quality of life.

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]]> Cannabinoid and Terpenoid Doses are Associated with Adult ADHD Status of Medical Cannabis Patients https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2020/08/31/cannabinoid-and-terpenoid-doses-are-associated-with-adult-adhd-status-of-medical-cannabis-patients/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:50:02 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=19432 Authors: Jeffrey Y. Hergenrather, Joshua Aviram, Yelena Vysotski, Salvatore Campisi-Pinto, Gil M. Lewitus, David Meiri Published in Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal January 2020 Abstract Objective The aim of this cross-sectional questionnaire-based study...

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]]> Cannabinoids in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A randomised-controlled trial. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2017/08/01/cannabinoids-in-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-a-randomised-controlled-trial/ Tue, 01 Aug 2017 23:56:10 +0000 http://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=13354 Authors: Ruth E. Cooper, Emma Williams, Seth Seegobin, Charlotte Tye, Jonna Kuntsi, Philip Asherson
European Neuropsychopharmacology, August 2017
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Adults with ADHD describe self-medicating with cannabis, with some reporting a preference for cannabis over ADHD medications. A small number of psychiatrists in the US prescribe cannabis medication for ADHD, despite there being no evidence from randomised controlled studies...

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]]> The impact of ADHD persistence, recent cannabis use, and age of regular cannabis use onset on subcortical volume and cortical thickness in young adults. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2016/04/01/the-impact-of-adhd-persistence-recent-cannabis-use-and-age-of-regular-cannabis-use-onset-on-subcortical-volume-and-cortical-thickness-in-young-adults/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 23:43:54 +0000 http://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=13343 Authors: Krista M. Lisdahl, Leanne Tamm, Jeffery N. Epstein, Terry Jernigan, Brooke S. G. Molina, et al
Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 1 April 2016
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BACKGROUND: Both Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and chronic cannabis (CAN) use have been associated with brain structural abnormalities, although little is known about the effects of both in young adults. METHODS: Participants included: those with a childho...

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]]> Successful authorised therapy of treatment resistant adult ADHD with Cannabis: experience from a medical practice with 30 patients https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2015/01/01/treating-adult-adhd-with-cannabis/ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:51:27 +0000 http://cannabisclinicians.org/?p=11137 Authors: Eva Milz, Franjo Grotenhermen
Conference Poster, 2015
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The medical certificates of 30 patients with adult ADHD, who were granted approval by the German Health Ministry to use cannabis flowers between 2012 and 2014, were analysed with regard to course of disease, previous treatment efforts, and effects of self-medi...

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]]> Association of the cannabinoid receptor gene (CNR1) with ADHD and post‐traumatic stress disorder. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2008/01/22/association-of-the-cannabinoid-receptor-gene-cnr1-with-adhd-and-post%e2%80%90traumatic-stress-disorder/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:36:54 +0000 http://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=13333 Authors: Ake T. Lu, Matthew N. Ogdie, Marjo‐Ritta Järvelin, Irma K. Moilanen, Sandra K. Loo, et al
American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, 22 January 2008
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly heritable disorder affecting some 5-10% of children and 4-5% of adults. The cannabinoid receptor gene (CNR1) is a positional candidate gene due to its location near an identified ADHD linkage peak on chromosome 6, its...

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]]> Fitness to drive in spite (because) of THC. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2007/07/01/fitness-to-drive-in-spite-because-of-thc/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:41:23 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=15255 Authors: Peter Strohbeck-Kühner, Gisela Skopp, Rainer Mattern
Archiv für Kriminologie, July-August 2007
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by a lack of concentration and/or an altered activation level. People with ADHD are found to violate traffic regulations, to commit criminal offences and to be involved in traffic accidents more often than the st...

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