Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ASD, is a complex neurobehavioral condition that includes impairments in social interaction, language, and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviors. Roughly 30% of those diagnosed with ASD have seizures. Other symptoms may include learning disabilities, ADHD, OCD, depression, or anxiety.
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CBD-rich oil helps children who are on the spectrum.
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CBD and THC ease behavioral and health problems linked to autism spectrum disorder.
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Researchers showed that the biochemical response to a high fat diet depends on whether the offspring was male or female.
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Dr. Mechoulam and other Israeli scientists look at the “real life experiences of medical cannabis treatment in autism.”
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Dr. Bonni Goldstein discusses using cannabis medicine in her practice for patients with intractable epilepsy, cancer, autism, and mental health conditions.
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Science abstracts on CBD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Endocannabinoid Signaling in Autism
- Mutations found in individuals with autism interfere with endocannabinoid signaling in the brain
- Cannabinoid receptor type 2, but not type 1, is up-regulated in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of children affected by autistic disorders
- A novel approach to the symptomatic treatment of autism
- Consequences of cannabinoid and monoaminergic system disruption in a mouse model of autism spectrum disorders
- Targeting the endocannabinoid system in the treatment of fragile X syndrome
- Deficient adolescent social behavior following early-life inflammation is ameliorated by augmentation of anandamide signaling
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