Medical marijuana patients with autism spectrum disorder reported meaningful and sustained reductions in anxiety, depression, sleep problems and other symptoms after beginning treatment, according to …
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Randomized Clinical Trial Finds Low-THC Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extract Significantly Improved Autism Symptoms in Children
A low-THC, full-spectrum cannabis extract significantly improved core and associated symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents compared with placebo, according to a …
Study Finds CBD Improves Social Deficits, Hyperactivity and Repetitive Behaviors in Autism Model
Cannabidiol (CBD) improved social deficits, hyperactivity and repetitive behaviors in a model of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), while also producing measurable changes in brain lipid …
Study: Long-Term Purified CBD Use Well Tolerated in Children With Severe Autism, Linked to Sustained Symptom Improvements
A long-term observational study published this week in Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior found that purified cannabidiol (CBD) was well tolerated and associated with sustained improvements …
Study: CBD Well Tolerated in Children With Autism, Linked to Improvements in Social Symptoms
A new study published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology found that cannabidiol (CBD) was well tolerated in children and teenagers with autism …
CBD Nasal Delivery Study Finds Stronger Brain Uptake and Symptom Improvement in Autism Model
A newly published study in Bioactive Materials finds that a nasal delivery system for cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly improve how efficiently the compound reaches the …
Study: CBD-Rich Cannabis Oil Linked to Reduced ADHD Symptoms in Children and Young Adults With Autism
A new study published by Current Neuropharmacology reports that CBD-rich cannabis oil can help reduce attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children and young adults …
Cannabis Compound Cannflavin B Reduced Anxiety and Improved Social Behavior in Autism Model
A compound found in the marijuana plant called cannflavin B reduced anxiety-like behavior and improved social behavior in a commonly used animal model of autism, …
Cannabis and Autism: Six Recent Studies Highlight CBD’s Potential Role in Reducing Symptoms and Protecting Brain Function
Over the past 12 months, six separate peer-reviewed studies have been published examining the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) on autism, with results consistently showing improvements …
Two-Thirds of Children With Autism Showed Behavioral Improvements From CBD in New Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
A new double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) led to behavioral improvements in about two-thirds of boys with autism spectrum disorder, though …
