Many people have asked me whether medical cannabis might be able to help someone who has debilitating ADD/ADHD, and if I would be willing to facilitate the treatment.

Because one of the known side effects of recreational marijuana is the possibility of reducing attention, memory, and cognitive function (especially in children), one could reasonably ask if it is wise to entertain this as a viable treatment modality for such patients.  After contemplating this topic extensively, I am now ready to share my current perspective. (more…)