A short but interesting article about how CBD for ADHD can Improve your Life
- Interest in CBD for managing ADHD symptoms has skyrocketed.
- Google Trends data shows that internet searches around ‘CBD for ADHD’ have matched increasing interest in ‘ADHD side effects of medication’ CBD research is still in its infancy.
- According to the Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) organization, there are just two reputable studies on the effects of CBD on ADHD.
- Neither of the studies is conclusive — and one looked at cannabis use rather than CBD.
- Cannabis sold on the street can have a THC content of up to 40% — compared with the 0.2% legal limit for CBD products.
- Despite the lack of scientific evidence backing CBD for ADHD, interest is still sky-high.
- CHADD conclude their synopsis of CBD for ADHD research with the words of Joh Mitchell, PhD: “There is efficacy for CBD in childhood epilepsy, but when you look at the literature for anything else, especially psychiatric disorders, there’s not strong support to say ‘yes, this should be a go-to treatment’
- When people say CBD works for ADHD, this is going way beyond the data.
- That’s too big of a leap”.
- Research is currently ongoing (for example, NYU is currently looking for 7–17 year-olds with both ADHD and autism to investigate CBD.
- According to common guidelines, you can administer 20 drops from 1ml.
- A recommended CBD oil serving is 3–6 drops.
- For a six-year-old child weighing around 20kg, that could mean up to 240mg of CBD per day.
- While CBD is not known to cause severe side effects such as toxicity or addiction, it’s worth recognizing the side effects.
- Anyone thinking of taking CBD for ADHD, or for their child, should consult their doctor or physician.
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