Loading...Loading...Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders in recent years, with an estimated global prevalence of 2.5% in adults and 5% in children. The condition causes trouble with maintaining attention, hyperactivity and impulse control.While ADHD medications can be effective, they can also have side effects like anxiety, insomnia and decreased appetite.

正在加载。。。正在加载。。。注意缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）是近年来最常被诊断出的精神疾病之一，估计全球成人患病率为2.5%，儿童患病率为5%。这种情况在保持注意力、多动和冲动控制方面造成了麻烦。虽然ADHD药物可能有效，但它们也可能产生副作用，如焦虑，失眠和食欲下降。

This has led some to explore alternative treatments, including cannabis.A recent study suggests that cannabis may be a viable option for adults with ADHD, particularly for managing co-morbid conditions like anxiety and sleep problems, Samoon Ahmad, M.D. a clinical professor of psychiatry at NYU’s School of Medicine writes in Psychology Today.

这导致一些人探索替代疗法，包括大麻。纽约大学医学院精神病学临床教授SamoonAhmad医学博士在《今日心理学》上写道，最近的一项研究表明，大麻可能是多动症成年人的可行选择，特别是在管理焦虑和睡眠问题等共病条件方面。

The study, published in Neuropsychopharmacology Reports, involved 68 adults with ADHD, mostly men and current cannabis users.'The symptoms for ADHD are not uniform across all patients, and there is a growing awareness that adults often have more subtle symptoms than children. In the past, ADHD was typically conceptualized as a disorder affecting adolescents and characterized by an inability to keep still or pay attention in class,' says Ahmad.

这项研究发表在《神经精神药理学报告》上，涉及68名多动症成年人，其中大多数是男性和目前的大麻使用者ADHD的症状在所有患者中并不一致，人们越来越意识到成年人通常比儿童有更微妙的症状。艾哈迈德说，过去，多动症通常被概念化为一种影响青少年的疾病，其特征是在课堂上无法保持静止或注意力不集中。

'In more recent years, this conceptualization has evolved to include individuals of all ages who have difficulties managing time, staying on task, and controlling impulses.'Key Points: ADHD symptoms vary and can be more subtle in adults than children..

“近年来，这种概念已经发展到包括所有年龄段的人，他们在管理时间、完成任务和控制冲动方面都有困难。”要点：多动症的症状各不相同，成人比儿童更微妙。。

Cannabis contains hundreds of compounds, including THC and CBD that interact with the body's endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating various functions, including emotion, sleep and memory.

大麻含有数百种化合物，包括THC和CBD，它们与人体的内源性大麻素系统相互作用，该系统在调节各种功能中发挥作用，包括情绪，睡眠和记忆。

Participants reported improvements in anxiety, sleep quality and quality of life after using cannabis for one, three and six months.

参与者报告说，服用大麻一个月、三个月和六个月后，焦虑、睡眠质量和生活质量有所改善。

Ahmad, unit chief of Inpatient Psychiatry at Bellevue Hospital and founder of NYC’s Integrative Center for Wellness, pointed out that the study was small and did not utilize a control group, which is needed before drawing definitive conclusions. He also pointed out that the study did not involve children or adolescents and that cannabis should not be considered a first-line treatment for ADHD in this age group due to potential brain development risks..

Bellevue医院住院精神病学部门负责人兼纽约市健康综合中心创始人Ahmad指出，这项研究规模较小，没有使用对照组，这是得出明确结论之前所需要的。他还指出，该研究不涉及儿童或青少年，由于潜在的大脑发育风险，大麻不应被视为该年龄组多动症的一线治疗药物。。

'Though the study does have multiple limitations, particularly its lack of controls, women, and standardization among samples of cannabis, it does indicate that cannabis-based medicines can help improve quality of life for patients with ADHD,' Ahmad said.

艾哈迈德说：“虽然这项研究确实存在多重局限性，特别是缺乏控制、女性和大麻样本的标准化，但它确实表明，大麻类药物可以帮助改善多动症患者的生活质量。”。

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