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[–] candle_lighter@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Prolonged use of use of weed can reduce you brains motivation system which is something that people with ADHD already have a problem with. Long term use of weed may be risky idea for someone with ADHD. source: my doctor who gave me my medical card and my psychiatrist

[–] NightAuthor@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

Though I did read a thing that did say people with adhd do have a higher occurrence of marijuana use, despite its negative effects on their symptoms (with potential permanent impacts for users under 25)

[–] Boinketh@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Permanently or temporarily after you quit?

[–] candle_lighter@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

I think it fixes itself when quitting for a long enough time but I'm not entirely sure. I'd ask a doctor.