“I Don’t Want My Son to Become a ‘Stoner’”

“I Don’t Want My Son to Become a ‘Stoner’”

People with ADHD are three times more likely to use marijuana than their neurotypical peers1. And the likelihood of developing cannabis use disorder is also two times higher for those with ADHD1. Teens may succumb to the temptation of cannabis because it promises to alleviate anxiety and stress, and to quiet racing brains quickly. However, cannabis can negatively affect ADHD brains by slowing the brain’s signaling processes, affecting motivation…