{"id":39716,"date":"2025-09-25T06:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=39716"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:56:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:56:43","slug":"does-cannabis-make-adhd-symptoms-worse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/does-cannabis-make-adhd-symptoms-worse\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Cannabis Make ADHD Symptoms Worse?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/73\/wr\/mm7340a1.htm#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20an%20estimated%2015.5%20million%20U.S.%20adults%20had%20an%20ADHD%20diagnosis%2C%20approximately%20one%20half%20of%20whom%20received%20their%20diagnosis%20in%20adulthood.%20Approximately%20one%20third%20of%20adults%20with%20ADHD%20take%20stimulant%20medication%3B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> estimates that 15.5 million adults in the United States have an ADHD diagnosis. Approximately half of those individuals received their diagnosis in adulthood, underscoring how difficult it can be to identify the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After receiving a diagnosis, only one-third of adults take prescription medication for ADHD, the CDC reports. While medications can be incredibly helpful and raise one\u2019s overall quality of life, many people struggle with the aggressive side effects that come along with them. Loss of appetite, dizziness, and trouble sleeping are among the more difficult-to-live-with complications that come with taking the medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a result, many adults with ADHD find themselves looking for alternatives to help manage their diagnosis. Cannabis is one possible avenue many explore, but the scant amount of medical literature surrounding the subject can make it hard to determine whether it&#8217;s a realistic or helpful solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here we\u2019re taking a closer look at everything cannabis and ADHD. Can it help you manage your symptoms? Will it actually make them worse? What sorts of products are best for those with an ADHD diagnosis? Read on to find answers to all those questions and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is ADHD?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39717\" style=\"width: 749px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-39717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/istockphoto-2226928588-612x612-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Female hand put wooden blocks with ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symbol\" width=\"749\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/istockphoto-2226928588-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/istockphoto-2226928588-612x612-1.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: iStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how your brain works. The name may lead you to believe that it means one is unable to focus, but that\u2019s far too basic a conceptualization to be entirely helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/adhd\/about\/index.html#:~:text=There%20are%20three,hyperactive%2Dimpulsive%20symptoms)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">three forms of ADHD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> recognized by bodies like the CDC:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inattentive presentation \u2013 Where a person struggles to focus, finish tasks, or stay organized<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hyperactive-impulsive presentation \u2013 Where a person has excessive energy that prevents them from being still and causes them to act impulsively<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Combined presentation \u2013 A mix of inattentive presentation and hyperactive-impulsive presentation, and the most common form of ADHD<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ADHD has no formal causes, but medical professionals believe a variety of factors, from genetics to environmental factors (like exposure to lead or growing up in a home where one or more parents struggle with mental health conditions) to childhood brain injuries, could contribute to an eventual diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Are the Typical Treatment Options for ADHD?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/adhd\/treatment\/index.html#:~:text=Treatment%20of%20ADHD,therapy%20and%20medications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">common treatment options for ADHD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> include behavioral therapy and prescription medication. Most medical professionals prefer behavioral therapy as an initial treatment option, especially for young children (under 6 years). Still, medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin\u00ae) and dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall\u00ae), which work by boosting the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain, are highly effective (~70-80%) and can be instrumental in giving those diagnosed with ADHD a higher quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medical experts also say that specific lifestyle changes can go a long way in making ADHD symptoms more manageable. Creating a routine, balanced eating habits, daily physical activity, limited screen time, breaking down projects into smaller tasks, using timers and organizers, and getting enough sleep each night can help you manage impulsivity and improve focus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Managing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1876201824002284#:~:text=Conclusion,individuals%20with%20ADHD.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">common comorbid health conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> like anxiety, insomnia, depression, and substance abuse can also help achieve these goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>READ: <a class=\"sc-ciFRQG jVdmlA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/top-conditions-treated-by-cannabis-doctors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Conditions Treated by Cannabis Doctors in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can Cannabis Help Manage ADHD Symptoms?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At this time, it\u2019s unclear whether cannabis could help manage ADHD symptoms. There is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/npr2.12400#:~:text=The%20endocannabinoid%20system,24%2C%2031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">emerging evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that the endocannabinoid system, a complex cell-signaling system found in all vertebrates, plays a significant role in disorders like ADHD. This means that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cannabinoids-and-the-endocannabinoid-system-a-match-made-in-heaven\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">endocannabinoid system<\/span><\/a> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">could<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> be a potential target for treatment, specifically by activating CB1 receptors directly (via THC) or indirectly by boosting endocannabinoids (via CBD).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, the evidence we currently have is fairly inconclusive because the data are small and limited. One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/10870547211050949\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">small study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of self-reported data done in 2022 found that people with ADHD felt that their symptoms improved when using cannabis. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmmj.org.il\/issues\/44\/articles\/1038#:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20These%20findings,management%20of%20ADHD.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, done in 2020, found that those who took medical marijuana to help manage their ADHD took fewer prescription medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most of these studies are observational, which limits their applicability. So far, there is only one placebo-controlled study (RCT) from 2017 where a low-dose nabiximols formulation (1:1 THC:CBD, ~2.5mg each) gave secondary <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28576350\/#:~:text=j.euroneuro.2017.05.005-,Abstract,the%20need%20for%20further%20studies%20of%20the%20endocannabinoid%20system%20in%20ADHD.,-Keywords%3A%20Attention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">improvements in hyperactivity and impulsivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. A 2023 review notes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/npr2.12400#:~:text=Only%20one%20placebo,50%2C%2051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">improvements across 13 studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concentration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Motivation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Memory<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Impulsivity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While these are positive secondary improvements, most studies do not show improvements on core ADHD symptoms, or even show worsening. Researchers need to conduct more studies in this area before anyone can make a conclusive decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39718\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39718\" style=\"width: 819px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-39718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/istockphoto-639794590-612x612-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Child annoying his tired mother with headache\" width=\"819\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/istockphoto-639794590-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/istockphoto-639794590-612x612-1.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: iStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Does Cannabis Make ADHD Symptoms Worse?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the same way that there is no definitive link between cannabis and ADHD symptom relief, there is also no strong evidence that cannabis makes ADHD symptoms worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10171029\/#:~:text=However%2C%20possible%20cannabis%20application%20in,to%20serious%20consequences%20%5B17%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">review of studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> done in 2023 found that there is some evidence that \u201ccannabis can worsen symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity,\u201d and that \u201creduction in cannabis use might be connected with reduced use of other substances, such as alcohol, which may result in improved ADHD symptoms.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5123717\/#S14:~:text=The%20available%20preclinical%20evidence%20suggests%20that%20chronic%20THC%20administration%20causes%20long%2Dterm%20changes%20on%20the%20dopamine%20system%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, published in 2017, found that consistent, long-term use of tetrahydrocannabinol (the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis) may be tied to a decrease in dopamine production levels. This is significant because some experts believe that lower levels of dopamine production may cause ADHD. Cannabis use, then, would become a compounding factor in the condition, which could worsen a person\u2019s ADHD symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Researchers conducted the study on animals, so it&#8217;s still unclear whether the results apply to humans. CBD could be a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/npr2.12400#:~:text=CBD%20is%20a,these%20symptoms.38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">better option than THC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by inhibiting excitatory neurons and increasing both endocannabinoid and dopamine production that may have therapeutic effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Which Cannabis Products Are Best for Those with ADHD?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although research has not yet confirmed that cannabis effectively treats ADHD, many people with the condition report that it helps them manage certain symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anxiety and struggling to sleep are common effects of ADHD, and there is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38058251\/#:~:text=An%20association%20between%20CBMP%20treatment%20and%20improvements%20in%20anxiety%2C%20sleep%20quality%2C%20and%20general%20HRQoL%20was%20observed%20in%20patients%20with%20ADHD.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">some good evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that cannabis can be especially helpful in treating these symptoms for people with the condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For anxiety, products and strains with higher levels of cannabidiol and lower levels of tetrahydrocannabinol are most recommended. Some of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/high-cbd-cannabis-strains-for-anxiety#lifter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the best high-CBD strains<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> include Charlotte\u2019s Web, Remedy, and Lifter. Brands like CBDX, Medterra, and Aspen Green also make CBD-based tinctures, gummies, and oils specifically for anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For insomnia, both THC-heavy and CBD-heavy strains of cannabis seem to work \u2013 likely ideal in a 1:1 combination, as aforementioned and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/363818910_Use_of_Cannabidiol_in_the_Management_of_Insomnia_A_Systematic_Review#:~:text=Of%20the%20studies%20that%20performed%20hypothesis%20testing%2C%204%20of%207%20studies%20with%20a%20CBD%20predominant%20arm%20and%2012%20of%2016%20studies%20with%20a%20nearly%20equal%20ratio%20of%20CBD%20to%20THC%20arm%20reported%20significant%20improvement%20in%20insomnia%20outcomes.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">shown in studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Finding what is best for you will likely take some experimentation, since everyone is different. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/best-strain-for-sleep#strains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">most widely recommended strains for sleep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> include Pink Kush, ACDC, and Granddaddy Purple. Brands like cbdMD, Lazarus Naturals, and Cornbread also offer tinctures, gummies, and oils aimed specifically at helping you get a better night\u2019s rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is Cannabis Use Disorder More Prevalent in Those with ADHD?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One important thing to note in determining whether you can use cannabis to treat ADHD is that there is evidence that cannabis use disorder is more prevalent in those with ADHD.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0022395624001249#:~:text=Individuals%20with%20ADHD%20are%20at%20nearly%20a%203%20times%20greater%20risk%20of%20experiencing%20CUD.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> published last year finds that individuals with ADHD have nearly three times greater risk of developing CUD. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10370827\/#sec3:~:text=The%20significant%20findings%2C%20in%20particular%2C%20indicate%20a%20relationship%20between%20the%20frequency%20of%20cannabis%20use%20and%20the%20severity%20of%20ADHD%20symptoms%2C%20as%20well%20as%20a%20slightly%20increased%20risk%20of%20CUD.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another recent study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> finds that people with ADHD had only a slightly increased risk of developing CUD. Keep in mind that these are focused on THC-dominant, or type I, cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4403287\/#S4:~:text=Mechanisms%20linking%20ADHD,status%20on%20outcome.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">are clear links<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> between ADHD and substance abuse in many contexts, including now with cannabis. Experts believe that personality traits that are amplified by ADHD (like impulsivity), dopamine, and reward timing changes by THC, as well as circumstances created by the condition (the need to slow a racing mind, internalization, and difficult social circumstances caused by kids with ADHD not fitting in), increase the risk of addiction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Those who decide to use THC-dominant cannabis to help ameliorate ADHD symptoms need to be cautious that their usage doesn\u2019t veer from productive to detrimental. Considering also that CBD and non-impairing cannabinoids have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7796924\/#:~:text=With%20regard%20to%20abuse,et%20al.%202019).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">no demonstrated potential for abuse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> while hosting many potentially therapeutic avenues for mental and physical health, a CBD or CBG-dominant regimen may be a better option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Speaking to your doctor about cannabis use and being honest with yourself about possible dependence are critical in ensuring cannabis remains a healthy part of a balanced lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 15.5 million adults in the United States have an ADHD diagnosis. Approximately half of those individuals received their diagnosis in adulthood, underscoring how difficult it can be to identify the condition. After receiving a diagnosis, only one-third of adults take prescription medication for ADHD, the CDC&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":108,"featured_media":39719,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17851,259],"tags":[6159,18446,18445,18444,18449,13300,12946,18447,18448],"class_list":["post-39716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-wellness","category-research","tag-adhd","tag-adhd-and-cannabis-use-disorder","tag-adhd-treatment-alternatives","tag-cannabis-and-adhd","tag-cannabis-and-attention","tag-cannabis-for-focus","tag-cannabis-medical-research","tag-cbd-for-adhd","tag-thc-and-dopamine"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Does Cannabis Help or 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