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ReviewJournal of molecular neuroscience : MN2025

Cannabinoids and ADHD: a New Frontier in Neuropharmacology?

Helia Mavaddat, Abtin Fouladi, Ayeh Sabbagh Kashani, Illia Khayatan, Kamyab Andarzbaksh, Seyed Mehrad Razavi, Amir Rezazadeh

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Review in Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Helia MavaddatFaculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Abtin FouladiSchool of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ayeh Sabbagh KashaniFaculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Illia KhayatanDepartment of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Kamyab AndarzbakshDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Seyed Mehrad RazaviFaculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. mehradrazavi1376@gmail.com.
Amir RezazadehDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Iran , University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. rezazadeh.am@iums.ac.ir.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, which can significantly impair individuals' quality of life and lead to various challenges in their social interactions, relationships, professional endeavors, and academic pursuits. This disorder can manifest in both children and adults, and it has been established that genetic and environmental factors contribute to its etiology. Existing data indicate that individuals with ADHD are at a higher risk of substance use, and some may develop cannabis dependence or engage in self-medication with it. It has been hypothesized that individuals with ADHD may utilize cannabis to mitigate certain symptoms, such as anxiety, or to alleviate the adverse effects of their prescribed medication. Furthermore, both in vivo and clinical investigations have reported that cannabinoids, including cannabidiol, may possess potential therapeutic effects in ADHD patients or animal models. This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the current literature on the impact of cannabinoids on ADHD and to elucidate the possible pharmacological mechanisms through which cannabinoids might exert their therapeutic outcomes.

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Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityCannabinoidsAnimalsHumansCannabinoidsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)CannabidiolCannabinoidsDelta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolDopamine

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PMID41165995

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