Survey data reports that 22 percent of US caregivers or parents have provided CBD to an autistic child.
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“Cannabidiol should be considered as a treatment option in managing symptoms related to autism,” investigators concluded.
Subjects exhibited modest improvements following the administration of THC-dominant cannabis, but they failed to demonstrate similar improvements following the use of lower potency varieties.
Compared to non-users, those who consumed cannabis were more likely to be younger and were more likely to report suffering from severe pain.
Thirty-six percent of older patients decreased their use of opioids, while 20 percent reduced their use of benzodiazepines.
Authors found “no evidence” that legalization was associated with short-term changes in traffic safety.
“Cannabis vaporizer use can reduce the emission of carbon monoxide, chronic respiratory symptoms, and exposure to several toxins,” researchers concluded.
Investigators concluded, “Cannabis use does not appear to have changed following legalization among youth seeking services for substance use disorders.”