E64 | Cannabis and AuDHD - why does it make me feel "normal"?

E64 | Cannabis and AuDHD - why does it make me feel "normal"?

From WTF is AuDHD? by Ellie & Paige Harwood

April 27, 2026 · 46 min · Season 2 · Episode 64

About this episode

The episode explores the relationship between cannabis use and the experiences of individuals with ADHD and autism.

Content note: This episode discusses cannabis use and self-medication. We’re sharing personal experiences, not medical advice. If medicinal cannabis is legal in your country/state, please see a healthcare professional to discuss your prescription options. In this episode, we explore why cannabis use seems to be relatively common among ADHD and autistic people - and what we’ve personally noticed. Even though we're sisters, we've both had different relationships with it. We talk about how it affects our brains and bodies, the ways it can help (and sometimes not help), and the very loose science behind why this might be the case. We chat about the endocannabinoid system and how that system might work differently in autistic people and discuss whether this might be why it helps some of us feel "normal". Again, this isn't medical advice, it's just a casual chat about something that isn’t talked about enough. SOCIAL @wtfisaudhdpodcast @wtf.journals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ellie Harwood, Paige Harwood

Topics covered

  • cannabis
  • ADHD
  • autism
  • self-medication
  • endocannabinoid system
  • mental health

Keywords

  • cannabis
  • ADHD
  • autism
  • self-medication
  • endocannabinoid system
  • mental health
  • normal
  • personal experiences

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