Cannabis use in early pregnancy not linked to ADHD or behavioral disorders in kids

 ADHD in the News 2024-11-21


A recent study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics found that children whose mothers used cannabis in early pregnancy did not have an increased risk of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or disruptive behavior disorders by age 11. However, the authors caution that these findings do not dismiss the established risks to maternal and newborn health that other studies have linked to cannabis use during pregnancy.