ADHD and Cannabis: Releasing the Stigma

Is cannabis a distraction or a doorway to focus? In this episode of Living the Green, therapist Michal Cohen, LCSW, and cannabis nurse Abir “Abi” Amirdash dive into the complex relationship between ADHD and cannabis. From dopamine to mindfulness, they explore how intentional use can turn chaos into clarity.

🌸 Meet Your Hosts

Michal Cohen, LCSW

Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté.

→ Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist → Website: www.therapywithmichal.com

Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN

Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom.

→ Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic → Website: www.pakalohacare.com

🌿 Mentioned in This Episode

Learn more about ADHD: https://add.org/

ADHD & Therapy: Non-pharmacological interventions for adult ADHD: a systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32036811/

ADHD & CUD: The prevalence of cannabis use disorder in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A clinical epidemiological meta-analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38452637/

Dr. Gabor Mate's Book - Scattered Minds: https://drgabormate.com/book/scattered-minds/

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🌈 Work with Us

Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks. For more details, please visit:

→ Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com

→ Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com

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