Ep 15: ADHD and Marijuana

The episode explores the relationship between ADHD and cannabis use, highlighting the short-term relief and long-term consequences of self-medicating with marijuana. It provides insights into the neurobiological reasons behind the attraction to cannabis and offers sustainable strategies to replace the chemical shortcut.TakeawaysADHDers are drawn to cannabis due to the neurobiological impact of THC on dopamine levels.Cannabis use offers short-term relief but leads to long-term cognitive decline and adverse medication interactions.Chapters00:00 The Agonizing Restlessness05:38 Dopamine and ADHD12:05 Working Memory and Cannabis Use22:06 The Raw Truth about Cannabis UseCHADD - Improving the lives of people affected by ADHDWild Focus | ADHD Podcast (@wildfocuspod) • Instagram photos and videosWeekend Wild (@weekendwildmi) • Instagram photos and videosWeekend Wild - YouTubeWeekend Wild | Get Outside (@weekendwildmi) | TikTokwildfocuspod (@wildfocuspod) | TikTok