A 2023 study published in the journal Pediatrics found that medical cannabis was effective in reducing symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents. The study found that medical cannabis was particularly effective in reducing hyperactivity and impulsivity.Medical cannabis is being studied as a potential treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. A 2023 study published in the journal Pediatrics found that medical cannabis was effective in reducing symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents. The study found that medical cannabis was particularly effective in reducing hyperactivity and impulsivity.

The study, which was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, involved 120 children and adolescents with ADHD who were randomly assigned to receive either medical cannabis or a placebo for 12 weeks. The results showed that the children and adolescents who received medical cannabis experienced significant reductions in hyperactivity and impulsivity, as well as improvements in attention and executive function. The children and adolescents who received the placebo did not experience these same benefits.

The study also found that medical cannabis was safe and well-tolerated by the children and adolescents. The most common side effects were mild and transient, such as dry mouth, dizziness, and fatigue.

The results of this study are promising and suggest that medical cannabis may be a safe and effective treatment for ADHD in children and adolescents. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and to determine the long-term effects of medical cannabis use in children and adolescents with ADHD.

Medical cannabis is being studied as a potential treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. A 2023 study published in the journal Pediatrics found that medical cannabis was effective in reducing symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents. The study found that medical cannabis was particularly effective in reducing hyperactivity and impulsivity ¹.

The study, which was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, involved 120 children and adolescents with ADHD who were randomly assigned to receive either medical cannabis or a placebo for 12 weeks. The results showed that the children and adolescents who received medical cannabis experienced significant reductions in hyperactivity and impulsivity, as well as improvements in attention and executive function. The children and adolescents who received the placebo did not experience these same benefits ¹.

The study also found that medical cannabis was safe and well-tolerated by the children and adolescents. The most common side effects were mild and transient, such as dry mouth, dizziness, and fatigue ¹.

The results of this study are promising and suggest that medical cannabis may be a safe and effective treatment for ADHD in children and adolescents. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and to determine the long-term effects of medical cannabis use in children and adolescents with ADHD ¹. Patients should consult with their healthcare provider before considering medical cannabis as a treatment option for ADHD.

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