Re: Medical Marijuana Cataplex G and Bacopa Complex for ADD

[Anonymous]

It likely depends on what form of ADD/ADHD. Cannabinoids have been shown to slow down activity in the parietal lobe, among other effects. I’ve been following the research on this and it seems some researchers and doctors see this as a potential treatment in the future. Bear in mind that the disorder has different sub-types, which involve different areas of the brain. They are lumped in to the one disorder, even though some of them have vastly different mechanics.

By no means am I suggesting to go out and smoke a lot of pot. Any form of self-medication carries significant risk. Smoking anything is bad for the respiratory system, although safer delivery vectors do exist, including pharmaceutical preparations. One such drug is called Sativex, approved for trial use by Health Canada. It’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor about these things, especially when considering drug interactions as Aaron noted. If your doctor is unsure, consult with another doctor.

All drugs have downsides and affect people differently, including psycho-stimulants. What may give positive results for many might not work for some others. Research has shown that 20 to 30 percent of ADD/ADHD-ers don’t respond to conventional medication. At the end of the day, our knowledge of this is still evolving. Some object to man-made chemical compounds, esp. psychotropics. By no means do we have the full picture, so it’s impossible to give a definitive Yes or No answer to the OP’s question. As with any medications, accompanying therapy and a willingness to change learned behaviours is critical to long-term success. Make sure your doctor is familiar with this and isn’t just going to write you a prescription and send you on your way.

Here are some articles that deal with the topic of Cannabinoids to help alleviate ADD/ADHD and common co-existing conditions:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2175501/

http://www.ccrmg.org/journal/04spr/cirriculum.html

http://www.ccrmg.org/journal/05spr/anxiety.html

http://www.jci.org/articles/view/25509/version/1

http://www.kortexplores.com/node/133

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