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ADHD and Cannabinoids
- ADHD affects an estimated 2.5 million adults in the UK
- Some patients find inadequate control or intolerable side effects from stimulant medications
- Adults with ADHD often report improvements in emotional dysregulation and anxiety with cannabis
- Medical cannabis is not first-line for ADHD — assessed after conventional treatments are trialled
Medical cannabis for ADHD is assessed by UK specialist clinicians following conventional treatment trials.
Evidence and Access
- A 2020 observational study found significant reductions in ADHD symptom severity scores
- CBD-dominant products are increasingly studied for anxiety reduction in neurodevelopmental conditions
- Telehealth consultations make access easy from anywhere in the UK
- CBD-dominant formulations are usually the starting point in ADHD patients
The evidence base for cannabis in ADHD is growing — most compelling for comorbid anxiety and sleep symptoms.
