04-26-2018, 09:29 AM
A marijuana compound to treat autism? Scientists in California are looking for answers
By Josh Magness
April 26, 2018
It's already used to treat epilepsy in some children and now researchers are examining whether a marijuana compound could also be helpful for those with autism.
The University of California San Diego announced in a news release that it will be conducting a test on children with "severe" autism to see if cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD, can help treat some of their symptoms.
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The research, which will involve 30 children, was made possible thanks to a $4.7 million donation from the Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation in Lindon, Utah, according to The San Diego Tribune. The goal is to see if CBD can lessen seizures, anxiety and self-harming.....
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