Marijuana Study on Treating Autism

Autism is the name given to a group of social and behavioral conditions called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The conditions in this group relate to issues with brain development that can include intellectual disabilities, problems with motor function, social issues both verbal and non-verbal as well as repetitive behaviors. There can be issues with attention as well as physical effects such as sleep issues, gastrointestinal problems or seizures. Symptoms of autism are wide ranging, depending on the specific manifestation, and range from hyperactivity, attention disorders, seizures, panic disorders and anxiety to tantrums, violence, destructive behavior and self-harm. Some people with autism show exceptional abilities in music, math, art or visual skills.

The Need for a New Medication Marijuana may hold the key to solving the puzzle that is autism.

A lot of the pharmaceutical medications prescribed for people with autism either don’t work at all or have devastating side effects....

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