Young adults with different ADHD symptom profiles face distinct cannabis-related risks
A new study published in the journal Cannabis sheds light on how two core features of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—namely inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity—relate to specific problems associated with cannabis use in young adults. The findings suggest that inattention symptoms are tied to functional consequences like academic struggles, poor self-care, and memory lapses, while hyperactive-impulsive symptoms may lead indirectly to cannabis dependence through increased consumption.
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