How Does CBD Oil Help Treat ADHD Condition?

How Does CBD Oil Help Treat ADHD Condition?

There is minimal information on the use of CBD to contain ADHD conditions. Nevertheless, this article discusses the promising benefits of CBD and the appropriate method to use.

McKeown (2015) stated that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disease caused by environmental or genetic factors. The disease has various symptoms, including inattention, mood swings, and poor organisation skills. It is recommended to recall that this disorder occurs in adults and children. Furthermore, it contains different symptoms in males and females, making it complicated to analyse the symptoms.

Research on various benefits tied to CBD has not yet been concluded. This is because of longer durations taken in observing CBD effects on the user.

CBD, which comes in the form of oil, is used to contain most adverse effects associated with Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. However, CBD should not be used as a substitute medication for ADHD since no evidence of concluded research supports this statement. 

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound of cannabis used to contain symptoms connected to various disorders. It does not cause a high feeling compared to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). 

Marinotti et al.(2020)concluded that CBD is well-introduced in the market, making it available and efficient. It is available in various forms, including CBD isolate, full-spectrum CBD, and broad-spectrum CBD. These forms vary in percentages of CBD contained and flavors and scents included in the products.

CBD is also presented in various forms to ensure comfort when using the products that emerge from bath bombs, edibles, topical forms, and vape pens. These are derived from maintaining the bioavailability rate to ensure quicker rates of introducing CBD in the bloodstream, thus achieving results more efficiently. 

How does CBD work on ADHD?

CBD works with different receptors that are found in the endocannabinoid system. These receptors are responsible for various activities in the brain and overall body functioning.

According to Dawson (2021), CBD can be used to contain various symptoms linked to ADHD. Patients with ADHD symptoms are believed to have low dopamine levels, the chemical in charge of attention and memory. Research shows that CBD oils can provide a natural solution to ADHD. However, it is still advisable to visit a health practitioner since most disorder symptoms can be easily mistaken.

Medications mostly used to counter the symptoms of ADHD are seen to have adverse side effects that may cause more discomfort to the patients. However, CBD is known to give calm effects on the body and offer solutions to illnesses such as ADHD in cases where no applicable prescription can fit. ADHD may sometimes be tough to medicate due to different causes linked to the disorder. 

People willing to try CBD to contain the adverse effects of ADHD should consider effective means that introduce CBD quicker into the bloodstream to give the required attention needed in various fields.

Methods to use in taking CBD Oil

Inhaling

Vape pens can be considered depending on the symptoms one contains. Vape pens can either berefillable or disposable vape pens. The refillable can be used for a long time since the user only needs to change the CBD oil cartridge. In addition, they are equipped with a replaceable battery, thus improving reliability.

On the other hand, disposable vape pens can be advisable to users avoiding the tiresome process of changing CBD cartridges and recharging batteries since they are easy to use. Consumers must place their lips on the gadget and slowly start inhaling to activate it.

Vape pens are different from other forms of smoking since no combustion is required to activate the CBD oils, proving their reliability. Vape pens are more efficient than edible forms, where CBD has to undergo digestion to be absorbed in the bloodstream.

Oral

CBD oils can be used with a dropper under the tongue, another advisable form that can be used to counter harsh symptoms connected to ADHD. The method is effective since CBD oils are absorbed by the sublingual glands and absorbed into the bloodstream. This shows that different forms should be used to counter different symptoms linked to ADHD condition. It is recommended to visit a doctor to clearly understand the symptoms that should be dealt with to avoid cross-medication.

The different medications linked with the treatment of ADHD may not be effective due to the condition of ADHD one is suffering from. This is not a different case for CBD. This means that CBD is not the proper medication for treating ADHD conditions. Further research is still undergoing to acquire more information on the benefits linked to containing different symptoms of various disorders.

Different forms of CBD have different levels of CBD. Some people may opt for the full spectrum, which contains CBD as the primary content fused with different flavors per the consumer’s desire. In some cases mentioned by Wilson (2021), various companies may give their users products with a THC content of 0.3 %, depending on the legality of THC use in a certain state. Others may prefer the broad spectrum, which does not contain any content of THC. It primarily contains CBD and other flavors that may be fused to give the user a flashy experience of using CBD with its best scent and flavor. Lastly, CBD products contain a category that primarily offers natural CBD with no other compounds. This may be useful to people with allergies connected to various products fused with CBD in other forms mentioned above.

Conclusion 

Dosage is a key factor in CBD use. Even though specific dosage for CBD oils on containing ADHD symptoms has not yet been concluded. Users are recommended to visit a health officer to give advice on the required dosage and the specific condition of ADHD being treated. Consumers should purchase products from trusted outlets to ensure safety while using CBD oils. This ensures safety from companies unwilling to share relevant products linked to their products. Some manufacturers may even mislead consumers about the CBD percentages contained in the product.

Doctors have not yet concluded on CBD is the ultimate medication and dosage to counter ADHD symptoms. However, most doctors recommend CBD use should be started in lower doses and then increased gradually after achieving the relevant effects. This is to give the body adequate time to respond to the introduction of CBD. 

References

Dawson, D. A., & Persad, C. P. (2021). Targeting the Endocannabinoid System in the Treatment of ADHD. Genet Mol Med, 3(1), 1-7.

Freeman, T. P., Craft, S., Wilson, J., Stylianou, S., ElSohly, M., Di Forti, M., & Lynskey, M. T. (2021). Changes in delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) concentrations in cannabis over time: systematic review and meta‐analysis. Addiction, 116(5), 1000-1010.

Marinotti, O., &Sarill, M. (2020). Differentiating full-spectrum hemp extracts from CBD isolates: Implications for policy, safety and science. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 17(5), 517-526.

McKeown, R. E., Holbrook, J. R., Danielson, M. L., Cuffe, S. P., Wolraich, M. L., & Visser, S. N. (2015). The impact of case definition on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder prevalence estimates in community-based samples of school-aged children. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 54(1), 53-61.