Question: Hello! Thanks for doing this with us today!
  
  It is my understanding that there may be a genetic component to ADHD that it can be passed down from parents to their children. Is there enough research to ascertain that these types of ADHD are inherited? Or is it just random?
  
  Speaking of lack of research, I have a bonus question if you don’t mind. Is there enough research yet to consider medical cannabis a treatment for ADHD?
Answer: Medical cannabis has not been validated as a treatment for ADHD.
  
  ADHD definitely has a genetic component, which has been documented in studies of twins, families and adoptees.  We also recently discovered several genomic loci that increase risk for the disorder.
  
  You can find references about genetics in the International Consensus Statement on ADHD: [https://bit.ly/35ZVUR7](https://bit.ly/35ZVUR7)
content: Q: Hello! Thanks for doing this with us today!
  
  It is my understanding that there may be a genetic component to ADHD that it can be passed down from parents to their children. Is there enough research to ascertain that these types of ADHD are inherited? Or is it just random?
  
  Speaking of lack of research, I have a bonus question if you don’t mind. Is there enough research yet to consider medical cannabis a treatment for ADHD?
   Ans: Medical cannabis has not been validated as a treatment for ADHD.
  
  ADHD definitely has a genetic component, which has been documented in studies of twins, families and adoptees.  We also recently discovered several genomic loci that increase risk for the disorder.
  
  You can find references about genetics in the International Consensus Statement on ADHD: [https://bit.ly/35ZVUR7](https://bit.ly/35ZVUR7)