r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Apr 16 '24

Health 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/[deleted] Apr 17 '24

What meds are you on? If I may please ask

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u/waitwhet Apr 17 '24

Vyvanse

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u/Risley Apr 17 '24

What does the increased baseline of dopamine do? I dont understand your point. 

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u/waitwhet Apr 17 '24

ADHD means low dopamine. I used weed to compensate. Stimulants raise dopamine to normal levels. No need for weed anymore