A brief summary of the condition, it’s causes,
common symptoms and treatment pathways
and how Medical Cannabis could help.
A brief summary of the condition, it’s causes,
common symptoms, treatment plans
and how Medical Cannabis can help.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder.
The main symptoms of this are:
Inattention: difficulty focusing on tasks, being easily distracted, and finding it hard to organise your thoughts.
Hyperactivity: excessive fidgeting or tapping, difficulty remaining seated and generally feeling restless.
Impulsivity: acting without thinking, interrupting others, and difficulty waiting for one’s turn.
ADHD typically presents in childhood but can continue into adolescence and adulthood.
In the UK, ADHD is thought to affect around 3-4% of the population with the male to female ratio around 3:1.
The causes of ADHD are not fully known but it is thought to be a combination of factors.
These can be to do with:
There is no cure for ADHD, but there are different medications that can be used to control symptoms. These medications are generally stimulants that work on different areas of the brain to improve concentration and help focus attention. These medications can also help control impulsiveness.
Psychotherapy and lifestyle changes are also encouraged. For example, regular physical activity, a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and mindfulness practices can also support overall well-being and help manage ADHD symptoms.
The use of medical cannabis for ADHD is still a topic of ongoing research.
The two primary compounds in medical cannabis are the cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). These bind to CB1 and CB2 receptors in the body, and can help with the different symptoms of ADHD, such as anxiety, aggression, and sleep disturbances.
Research has shown a significant improvement in symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity amongst ADHD sufferers using cannabis.
Cannabis can also help relieve side effects of stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD.
We’re offering the first year of consultations free of charge to patients switching from another medical cannabis clinic.
Our consultants are dedicated to improving the lives of their patients. This includes offering a service that is fair and affordable so that patients suffering with severe chronic conditions are not prevented from accessing the care that they need.
We’re proud to have been recognised as the most affordable medical cannabis clinic in the UK, according to MedBud.wiki’s comparison of UK clinics. It’s an accolade that we will strive to maintain whilst continuing to offer a premium healthcare service.
CB1 Medical was established by a specialist team of consultant clinicians at the largest NHS primary care service in the Midlands, an award-winning practice which is currently serving over 65,000 patients.
Our experienced team has continued to receive overwhelmingly positive feedback and we find it so rewarding to hear about your stories and your experience with medical cannabis. We now have the most reviews and the highest overall rating on Google out of all the cannabis clinics in the UK.
CB1 Medical is unique in being able to access your medical records instantly upon receiving your consent. This saves you the frustration of having to wait for weeks to get access to our service and begin your treatment.
With all other private cannabis clinics, patients must supply a Summary Care Record and a list of prescriptions before they can be offered treatment. These can only be obtained from a GP and some patients can wait up to 2 months to receive their records.
We are proud of our care and the impact it has on the lives of our patients, it is so rewarding to hear your stories and learn about your experiences with medical cannabis.
May 2024
Where do I start?! I have to admit I was very nervous, considering I have tried numerous treatments for my fibromyalgia and EDS and had a medical prescription 3 pages long and really complex medical issues. I was in an awfully high level of pain, even with all that.
Every single staff member from reception, nurses, pharmacy and my lovely Dr Vanessa Hutchinson have been consistently friendly, professional, helpful and incredibly fast in progressing me from initial online enquiry to receiving my prescription (just under 2 weeks and we had the Easter 4 day break in-between!).
In this very short time, my pain levels have reduced significantly (as have my other medications!). I cannot recommend this clinic enough. Thanks CB1 MEDICAL 🙂
March 2024
Staff really nice, and keep in touch to monitor my progress and any questions I may have. I feel very comfortable talking about my situation as no judgement or negative feedback. I feel like my life, health and symptoms are being taken seriously but with care.
Follow up appointment over the telephone was relaxed, no rushing, he answered all the questions about my medication and progress without prejudice, sarcasm and was so easy and a breath of fresh air. I can say that if you are thinking of treatment and support like nowhere else then you will be in very caring and professional hands that really do make you feel that you are important and heard with respect and understanding. 5 stars are not enough.
October 2024
My life has been transformed since starting medical cannabis with CB1 Medical.
Dr Richard Pertwee was friendly and so knowledgeable. The relief I’ve experienced has been nothing short of miraculous. The quality of life I now have is something I never thought possible, started to smell the roses eg I’m incredibly grateful to you all.
Highly recommend it to anyone who is struggling or has ineffective medication.
April 2024
I know when you pay for an appointment, you expect a different service, but honestly, this is beyond what I expected. The appointments were scheduled quickly, and happened within days, mostly late evenings to fit around my work. The doctors listen and I didn’t feel like I was being judged as just a junkie after pain meds. That’s how I feel in an NHS appointment.
The meds were delivered quickly and I got to using them right away. In the last 11 days, I’ve used painkillers once, and only paracetamol. This is down from multiple painkillers multiple times every single day. And I sleep so much better as well.
