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Marijuana Products May Ease Autism Symptoms Says Study

The Joint Blog

According to a new study published in the journal Seminars in Pediatric Neurology, marijuana-based products are associated with improvements in the symptoms of autistic patients who have self-injurious behaviors and co-morbid epilepsy. Those diagnosed with both ASD and epilepsy saw a 91% seizure control improvement.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. Patients can legally access medicinal cannabis through a doctor, via the TGA’s Authorised Prescribers and Special Access schemes.