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The rate at which Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is\nbeing diagnosed has skyrocketed over the last 25 years. ADHD is a\ncondition characterized by hyperactivity, distractibility, and poor\nimpulse control. Children with ADHD may be fidgety and unable to sit\nstill, have difficulty concentrating, and may speak or act out at\ninappropriate times. Sufferers often have high levels of anxiety and\ndepression.

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The Prevalence and Symptoms of ADHD and ADD

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As of 2011, the CDC reported that more than one child out of ten\nbetween the ages of 4 and 17\nhas been diagnosed with ADHD. This is a shocking number, and it is\nincreasingly concerning when we consider that the standard treatments\nfor ADHD use powerful stimulants that are chemically similar to\nmethamphetamine. Conventional\ntreatment\nrecommends medications such as Adderall, Ritalin and Vyvanse as the\nfirst line of treatment for children between the ages of 6 and 18.

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The condition also affects adults, although they commonly fail to\nexhibit the hyperactive component. Adult ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder\nwithout hyperactivity) most often manifests as an inability to\nconcentrate.\nAdults with ADD are often disorganized and forgetful, prone to\nrisk-taking and sometimes even hyper-focused, meaning the person\nconcentrates with laser-like intensity on a task to the exclusion of\neverything else.

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The Efficacy of Medical Marijuana

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Although not completely understood, ADHD/ADD seems to result from a\ndysfunction in dopamine neurotransmitter release and uptake. Dopamine\nreceptors interact with the endocannabinoid system in many parts of the\nbrain, which makes medical marijuana a possible treatment option for\nthose suffering from ADHD/ADD. Cannabinoid receptors are concentrated in\nthe amygdala and hippocampus areas of the brain. Those areas are linked\nstrongly with attention deficit disorders, high anxiety, depression, and\nphobias. These centers also have a high concentration of CB1 receptors,\nwhich cannabis can target to help control these symptoms.

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Recent research into marijuana use by those with\nADHD/ADD\nsupports the theory that cannabis can be an effective treatment for\nADHD, although there is still a scarcity of formal studies on the topic.\nSublingual administration is the fastest route of administration. CBD products, with extremely low levels of THC (the physco-active component in medical marijuana), are most suitable for young patients suffering from ADHD. CBD products, similar to those children take to ease epilepsy symptoms, can help children focus without any possible physco-active side effects.

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