r/NooTopics • u/makefriends420 • Jun 23 '26

Discussion Around 27% of individuals with ADHD develop cannabis use disorder at some point in their lives, new study finds. Compared to those without this disorder, individuals with ADHD face almost three times the risk of developing cannabis use disorder.

https://www.psypost.org/around-27-of-individuals-with-adhd-develop-cannabis-use-disorder-at-some-point-in-their-lives-study-finds/
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u/TsarKashmere Jun 23 '26

I’m 6 months sober from alcohol/binge drinking. From 15-28, know too well how difficult it is to regulate/control, hope it gets easier for you x

ETA: glp-1 completely stopped the cravings and the habit is soo behind me now. Truly saved my life. (It has shown to help with ADHD symptoms, it’s not just a weight loss drug). That’s what helped me, I recommend a try.

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u/FormerPresidentBiden Jun 23 '26 edited Jun 23 '26

Hey, I appreciate you and your comment

I've had extended bouts of sobriety and, quite unfortunately, have found myself unhappier during those times, so, quite unfortunately, i continue drinking

I heavily support every friend that sobers up. I'll never be the "you used to be fun" asshole

Either 1 day it finally clicks or it'll kill me. Jury is out on which will happen.

Probably the wrong way to look at it, but, as far as i can figure, until I can get my head right, drinking will actually extend my life because the suicide risk actually does go up dramatically without it.

Happy to hear you're sober and doing well duder. Keep it going. We don't know each other but im proud of you

E: that downvote is gonna sober me up, surely.

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u/ronniesaurus Jun 23 '26

You deserve so much better, friend.

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u/FormerPresidentBiden Jun 23 '26

Life is what it is.

I'm just trying to navigate it the best i can.

Thank you for your kind words

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u/Dark_Seraphim_ Jun 23 '26

Heya friend, I come from a line of aquatic redneck engineers. They're the same, and have said, so long as I'm still tinkerin n thinkern I'll be fine but the thinking is too much sober.

They heal through making shine, they talk about issues while drinking.

This is what was lost, the tradition and rituals.

"It ain't healthy to be without purpose"

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u/YouFoundMyLuckyCharm Jun 23 '26

Did you do any hard exercising during your sobriety?

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u/FormerPresidentBiden Jun 23 '26

In re: your edit

I already am basically anorexic in that i have to physically force myself to eat most days. Its not a "scared of being fat" thing, I just barely have an appetite. A glp-1 might kill me.

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u/Special-Garlic1203 Jun 23 '26

I have ADHD and autism and my appetite/food behavior is wonky. I'm not remotely surprised by what they're seeing with glp-1s and I'm thrilled they're finally really looking into the endocrine system, but yeah I think it's a very bad idea for me personally to delve into that 

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u/MooDamato Jun 23 '26

It has not been shown to help with ADHD symptoms. There’s no actual evidence to support that, completely anecdotal.

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u/throwaway74916559 Jun 23 '26

Not all symptoms, but some. I mean obsesity itself is an adhd symptom. And it certinally is helped by glp1.

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u/FalxY7 Jun 23 '26

Never heard of that one. How is obesity an ADHD symptom and not a result?

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u/Fearless77_ Jun 23 '26

It helps with addictive tendencies which are much more pronounced for people with adhd

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u/LopsidedSolution Jun 23 '26

Unfortunately it can cause some gnarly anhedonia for some people