Abstract Cannabis has been used for both recreational and medicinal purposes for more than 4 millennia. Cannabis has been studied in various medical disorders including neurological disorders. There are well-known…
Condition: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
CBD-enriched cannabis for autism spectrum disorder: an experience of a single center in Turkey and reviews of the literature
Abstract Introduction Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in communication, social interaction, restricted interest, and repetitive behaviors. Although more cases are being diagnosed, no drugs are…
Cannabinoid treatment for autism: a proof-of-concept randomized trial
Abstract Background Endocannabinoid dysfunction in animal models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and accumulating, albeit anecdotal, evidence for efficacy in humans motivated this placebo-controlled double-blind comparison of two oral cannabinoid…
Healing autism spectrum disorder with cannabinoids: a neuroinflammatory story
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with a multifactorial etiology. Latest researches are raising the hypothesis of a…
Communication and social interaction in the cannabinoid-type 1 receptor null mouse: Implications for autism spectrum disorder
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Clinical and preclinical findings have suggested a role of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the etiopathology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)….
Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract in children with autism spectrum disorder: randomized, double-blind and controlled placebo clinical trial
Abstract Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by persistent deficits in social communication, social interaction, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Some studies have shown that substances derived from Cannabis…
Cannabis alters DNA methylation at maternally imprinted and autism candidate genes in spermatogenic cells
ABSTRACT Cannabis use in the United States is increasing, with highest consumption among men attheir peak reproductive years. We previously demonstrated widespread changes in spermDNA methylation with cannabis exposure in…
Clinical outcome analysis of patients with autism spectrum disorder: analysis from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry
Abstract: Introduction: Cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) have been identified as a promising novel therapeutic for symptoms and comorbidities related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is a paucity of…
Safety and Efficacy of Medical Cannabis in Autism Spectrum Disorder Compared with Commonly Used Medications
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of medications commonly used in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…
Cannabidiol in Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study
Abstract This case study aims to demonstrate the use of cannabidiol (CBD) with low-dose tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in managing symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to increase the overall quality…