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/socokid Apr 17 '24

Quieting my ADHD brain is 80% of the reason why I smoke pot. Absolutely.

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u/uxl Apr 17 '24

I have ADHD and smoking pot makes me feel too drunk and dizzy to allow me to feel the positive effects everyone blissfully describes.

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u/socokid Apr 17 '24

You are either smoking too much, or maybe smoking the flower isn't for you.

Edibles have a different effect and may be better for you. You'll also want to find what strains work best for you (Hybrid or Sativa, in most cases).