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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has demonstrated [/quote]

Sigh...please read the thread. OP said her son is 17,
He has ADHD
He was in an accident from which he is still suffering from physical pain.

He completed PT following the accident. He was an athlete prior to accident and likely is struggling with multiple disappointments that would be hard to manage for anyone let alone a 17 year old who is diagnosed with a condition that is often identified by poor impulse control and delayed development of executive functions at a time of development (late adolescence) when hormones and emotional regulation are all over the place. Boys with ADHD often experience an extended adolescence further exacerbating the struggles with hormones and emotional regulation.

OP did not mention if the accident involved any kind of concussion or what area was injured or the extent of the injury (most likely to protect DV privacy), but all of these could exacerbate the situation.

My concern with regular marijuana use in young males (especially those whose pre frontal cortex are still developing) is the potential for triggering or exacerbating an underlying mental health condition. It seems to affect males more than females and young males with an existing diagnosis are exceptional vulnerable.

I think OP is trying her best, I did like the suggestion for EMDR especially if the trauma was a one time accident. Is he absolutely unable to return to any of his former sports or is it that he just cant play like he used to without pain? Does he have any other interests? [/quote]

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