Adolescent Cannabis Use, Comorbid ADHD, and Other Mental Health Disorders

Cannabis use frequently co-occurs with ADHD and other mental health conditions in adolescents, requiring comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to assess social, emotional, and behavioral impairments alongside substance use severity. Understanding these comorbid patterns supports informed treatment planning with pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions, potentially preventing escalation to serious mental health and substance use disorders in adulthood.