autism

One caregiver (That's me). 1st ever grow. Three patients. Six strains to make potent medicines for autism, chronic pain, BPD, insomnia, and anxiety. I'll give more background below. Is it in Veg or Flower stage? Soaking up water in mason jars. Indoor or outdoor? Indoor 60"x60"x78" grow tent...

First, a link to the published study: Real life Experience of Medical Cannabis Treatment in Autism: Analysis of Safety and Efficacy A medicine that gives moderate to significant improvement to 80% with this condition is unheard of - until now. This is an early study meant to show cannabis is...

Having a child with a disability or medical condition who doesn't respond well to treatment can be frustrating and heartbreaking. Parents want their kids to be happy, healthy, and safe, but sometimes, it's not that easy to find the answers. That's why some parents are using medical marijuana to...

For some parents who are at their wits' end finding ways to ease their kids' autism symptoms, medical marijuana has offered a relief other medications and treatments apparently can't. This past year has seen several parents of children with autism speak out, especially as more states qualify...

Starting in July, autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea will qualify as conditions eligible to be treated in Minnesota with medical cannabis, the state Health Department said Thursday. The two conditions were chosen as part of the department's regular review of requests to...

Local parents made the compelling case Tuesday to expand the state's medical marijuana program. The most dramatic testimony at the State Office Building came from parents who had children with autism. They said they had been able to get medical cannabis for other symptoms — such as seizures –...

We ought to listen to moms. They often know more than we do, do more than we know, and we all know more than a few who would give their lives for their families. That's the idea behind Mothers Advocating Medical Marijuana for Autism (MAMMA). Originally founded in Texas, there are now 13...

As Pennsylvania prepares to award its first licenses for the fledgling medical marijuana industry, Lehigh University intends to partner with one of the potential growers in the Lehigh Valley to study the effect of the drug on children with autism. While some parents of autistic children have...

A Dublin head shop has been giving unfounded medical advice about a medicinal marijuana product to parents of children with autism. Staff at The Hemp Company on Capel Street gave advice to an undercover Times reporter last month about Cannabidiol oil, a derivative of the marijuana plant...

When Noa Shulman came home from school, her mother, Yael, sat her down to eat, then spoon-fed her mashed sweet potatoes - mixed with cannabis oil. Noa, who has a severe form of autism, started to bite her own arm. "No sweetie," Yael gently told her 17-year-old daughter. "Here, have another bite...

Mark Zartler wants the world to know the benefits that cannabis has had in his daughter with autism. The Texan father shared a video on his Facebook page pleading for state law to allow the use of THC vapors to ease symptoms like mood swings and aggression. "Cannabis is the best medicine, by...

"People who don't live severe autism can't really understand what it means. It's life in the shadow of hell," says Israeli Abigail Dar, mother to 23 year old Yuval, who began showing signs of autism at the age of 18 months. Yuval is one of a growing number of children being diagnosed with...

Autism and Cannabis at a Glance Autism is a collection of disorders that impact brain development, characterized by communication difficulties, social interaction problems, and repetitive and sometimes injurious behaviors Autism is caused by a combination of genetic mutations and environmental...

Autism and Cannabis at a Glance Autism is a collection of disorders that impact brain development, characterized by communication difficulties, social interaction problems, and repetitive and sometimes injurious behaviors Autism is caused by a combination of genetic mutations and environmental...

Over the last several years, medicinal marijuana has been slowly making its way across the States. It is not approved for all conditions, and each state has its own set of guidelines and qualifications. However, for some, the legalization has offered hope. Minnesota parents who have a child with...

Over the last several years, medicinal marijuana has been slowly making its way across the States. It is not approved for all conditions, and each state has its own set of guidelines and qualifications. However, for some, the legalization has offered hope. Minnesota parents who have a child with...

Eagan, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health is considering adding autism to the growing list of conditions in which the patients can be prescribed medical cannabis. The consideration carries with it a lot of emotion for families looking for something to help their loved ones with a...

Eagan, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health is considering adding autism to the growing list of conditions in which the patients can be prescribed medical cannabis. The consideration carries with it a lot of emotion for families looking for something to help their loved ones with a...

Texas lawmakers are being urged by citizens to expand the use of medical marijuana for individuals with autism. The state allows the use of cannabidiol or CBD, a marijuana extract, in people with intractable epilepsy, a seizure disorder which cannot be controlled by treatment. AmyLou Fawell...

With the addition of Pennsylvania and Ohio in 2016, the total number of states in America allowing the use of cannabis medically is now 25. The non-state known as the District of Columbia or Washington, D.C., the nation's capitol, also has allowances for medical cannabis. They all have...