Medical marijuana paved the way in providing an alternative treatment for ADHD. According to recent studies, medical marijuana is more effective in providing ADHD treatment compared to Adderall.
ADHD is taking its toll on children and adults alike and numerous medications have been released. Though giving a child a medication for the behavioral disorder can minimize the symptoms, it can sometimes end up with a bad case of side effects.
Medical marijuana is reportedly more effective in treating ADD and ADHD than most prescribed medication such as Adderall, according to Cannabis Business Times. It does not exhibit negative side effects and does not put the patient at risk of infections.
A group of researchers from Germany focused on a study which involved 30 patients diagnosed with ADHD who were not able to relieve their disorder though Adderall or Ritalin. After given an appropriate dose of medical marijuana for consumption, it was stated that they manage to improve their concentration and was able to sleep better at night, a report from Chronic Pain Solution stated.
In addition to its effects, patients also experienced reduced impulsivity as a result of marijuana consumption. As a result of the study, 22 of the 30 patients that were given medical marijuana opted to continue using marijuana to manage their ADHD symptoms.
"Cannabis appears to treat ADD and ADHD by increasing the availability of dopamine," Dr. David Bearman, who is the head of the cannabis research, said. "This then has the same effect but is a different mechanism of action than stimulants like Ritalin and Dexedrine amphetamine, which act by binding to the dopamine and interfering with the metabolic breakdown of dopamine."
Medical marijuana is already legalized for medical use in numerous states. Despite the fact that marijuana provides countless medical alternatives, it is still illegal in some areas across the United States.
