CBD to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

A new treatment proposes to use some molecules of the cannabis like the cannabidiol (CBD) to treat the disorder by deficit of attention with hyperactivity known like ADHD. This disorder is related to neurological development and is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity; this condition is present in about 6-9% of children and young adults, and about 5% of all adults worldwide. Science has reported that the condition may be due to a lack of dopamine in the prefrontal cortex region of the brain; this neurotransmitter is involved in thought processes such as memory and attention. People with ADHD can never sit still and feel the need to always move, constantly interrupting others, not controlling their compulsive behaviors, and finding it very difficult to concentrate.

In adolescents and adults, ADHD hinders many areas, they do not realize the details, they make mistakes through carelessness, in schoolwork, at work or in other activities; they have problems maintaining attention in their tasks or games, including in conversations, meetings or long readings; they seem not to listen when spoken to directly. It is as if they do not understand what they are being told, are unable to follow directions, finish homework or schoolwork, sometimes start homework, but soon lose orientation and are easily distracted. Another thing that occurs in this condition is that they lose the objects necessary to carry out their activities being distracted in all their daily tasks.

Can cannabis be effective in treating this condition and improving patients? The relationship between cannabis and its effect on ADHD has been studied and there is evidence that some symptoms of the disorder can be controlled, taking into account, that compounds of cannabis such as CBD can give positive therapeutic results suggesting that this substance can improve cognitive ability and impulse control through the regulation of body homeostasis, since the decreased production of some neurotransmitters is involved in the disorder, for example; in some research the use of CBD has shown to have certain effects similar to conventional medications in restoring the balance of dopamine levels in the brain. On this basis, it is suggested that because people with ADHD do not experience adverse effects with the use of CBD, cannabis is better at treating ADHD than any traditional drug with known side effects.

Cannabinoids such as CBD, are active compounds in cannabis oils, these substances have shown great potential in improving the mental health of people with ADHD, since- as discussed- they can facilitate the supply of dopamine to the brain, however, it should be borne in mind that these substances, like many others in mental health cases, must be dosed in a personalized manner attending to individual effects of the patient to achieve their optimal minimum effective dose and make the treatment in the patient really effective. It is hoped that in the future, research will continue to provide evidence that CBD can be a safe treatment for ADHD.

A fundamental aspect of the use of CBD for ADHD is that it is an all-natural dietary supplement, with no unwanted or unpleasant effects, it does not have psychoactive properties and it does not create addiction of any kind. It is a natural molecule of the cannabis plant that patients could even cultivate in their own garden. Thanks to the use of the oil of CBD many patients have reported a better rest, less stress and a diminution of their episodes of depression, so CBD as treatment for this disorder seems an idea that promises to be effective.

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