What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought).

An estimated 8.4 percent of children and 2.5 percent of adults have ADHD.¹ ADHD is often first identified in school-aged children when it leads to disruption in the classroom or problems with schoolwork. It can also affect adults. It is more common among boys than girls.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

Many ADHD symptoms, such as high activity levels, difficulty remaining still for long periods of time and limited attention spans, are common to young children in general. The difference in children with ADHD is that their hyperactivity and inattention are noticeably greater than expected for their age and cause distress and/or problems functioning at home, at school or with friends.

ADHD is diagnosed as one of three types: inattentive type, hyperactive/impulsive type or combined type. A diagnosis is based on the symptoms that have occurred over the past six months. ²

Why CBD Over Traditional Prescription Medicine?

Treatment for ADHD usually involves prescribed stimulants medication such a Ritalin or Adderall. These medications are believed to help correct the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain call dopamine. However, some side effects can be unpleasant for patients.

The use of CBD (cannabidiol) has been reported by some users to help balance the brain’s dopamine levels, creating and sustaining a level of calm.

“Several studies have shown that there seems to be a cross-talk between the dopaminergic and endocannabinoid systems. Researchers found that cannabinoids excite dopaminergic neurons and increase dopamine release. Simply put, cannabis raises dopamine levels in the brain,” (Science Direct).

Research points to CBD alternatives being the solution to reducing negative side-effects of pharmaceuticals. Patients who were introduced to therapeutic-grade quality CBD products, such as Safe Harbor Wellness’s products, preferred to reduce symptoms of ADHD with CBD-related treatments instead of the typical stimulants prescribed by physicians. “Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen and Dr. Eva Milz conducted and analyzed a clinical study in Germany between 2012 and 2014 that demonstrated successful therapy and treatment of ADD/ADHD with cannabis. Among 30 patients that were treatment- resistant to conventional pharmaceutical therapies such as methylphenidate, atomoxetine and amphetamines or their derivatives like Ritalin and Adderall, 22 of them ceased all stimulates use and switched to cannabis as their sole treatment,” (CBD Instead).

Our Products

Our full-spectrum hemp extract oil is made from organic industrial hemp which contains only legal trace amounts of THC (less than O.3%). These amounts are so small there is no psychoactive effect. We also offer THC-Free Isolate CBD Oil for an alternative option.

Our products are 3rd party laboratory tested multiple times from time of harvest to shipping.  All of our products are produced from 100% non-GMO Domestic Hemp, grown to organic standards and have been tested for contaminants such as pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals and mold.  Our industry leading 3rd party testing procedure is performed on every final product batch and is critical to confirm accuracy in potency information and to check for residual solvents, terpenes and cannabinoid content. Our Certificates of Analysis are available on our website.

We also use a super critical CO2 method of extraction for all of our CBD Oil Tinctures.  CO2 is a much healthier choice than other potential solvents and is “generally regarded as safe” (GRAS) by the FDA.

If you decide to use CBD products for pain management, be sure to consult with a doctor first to help avoid harmful interactions with your current medications and treatments, along with negative side effects.

Visit our shop of legal CBD products today and see which ones will be the best for your needs.

Safe Harbour Wellness, is a contemporary wellness focused company, offering natural products made exclusively in the U.S.A. We aim to optimize individual wellness through natural American made products of uncompromising quality, while furthering our quest to give, love and serve.  

Visit www.SAFEHARBOURGIVESBACK.com to learn about our BOG1 mission and how we support our US Heroes; US Veterans, Active Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighter and First Responders.

Sources:

1 https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd
2 https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd