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Marijuana and Autism: Benefits, Studies and Best Strains

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 1 in 68 Canadian children and youth. Autism comes with social, communicative and behavioral difficulties which can be challenging for both the sufferers as well as their family members. What is autism? How is autism treated?

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Medical Marijuana And Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): All You Need To Know

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For parents whose children have an autism spectrum disorder, finding a way to make their children’s lives easier is a big priority. So can medical marijuana help kids with autism? Here’s what you need to know about medical marijuana and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

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Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. The Current Status Of The Texas Cannabis Program Currently, recreational marijuana is not legal in Texas. Marijuana is, however, permissible for some medical uses in Texas.

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Marijuana and Autism

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About 1 percent of the children around the world suffer from autism. Autism is a mental disorder that makes communication, forming relationships, speaking and understanding abstract concepts difficult. There are several types of drugs prescribed for autism such as Ritalin. Epilepsy seizures are caused by reduced inhibition.

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Study: CBD Improves Autism

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And now, recent research out of Brazil adds one more disease to CBD’s bliss-list: autism. Let’s take a closer look… WHAT IS AUTISM? While the word autism may bring to mind certain traits and behaviors, many people lack a clear understanding of exactly what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is. CBD & AUTISM.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/25/19

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Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Regulate Nationally : The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2019 — (HR 420) seeks to deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit.

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New Hampshire Just Made Autism and Insomnia Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana Program

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New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) just signed a bill to expand the list of qualifying conditions for the state’s medical marijuana program. Researchers have been studying the effects of CBD and other cannabinoids as a potential treatment for autism for years, with positive results.