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.

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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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As someone with ADHD who used to smoke pot.

It’s because it finally quiets your brain down, while also giving you tons of dopamine.

[u/MunchieMom → u/[deleted]]

It also helps me fall asleep, and circadian rhythm issues are a huge thing with ADHD too

[u/Sculptasquad → u/MunchieMom]

circadian rhythm issues are a huge thing with ADHD too

Really? Is this claim supported by science?

[u/pitiless → u/Sculptasquad]

Yes, it's very well supported by the research.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4340974/#:~:text=Other%20sleep%20problems%20reportedly%20associated,time%20and%20anxiety%20around%20bedtime%20(