Study Suggests Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Autism In Babies
Tue / Aug 11th
A recent study by the Ottowa Hospital in Ontario, Canada suggests that cannabis use during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism.
Autism
Autism research suggests that cannabis may be effective in helping reduce disruptive behavior and strengthening social responses. Research, news, and more related to cannabis and autism can be found here:
GW Pharma Enters Cannabis-for-Autism Study Partnership
Mon / Sep 30th
GW Pharmaceuticals is partnering up with New York’s Montefiore Medical Center to study CBDV, or cannabidivarin, as a treatment for autism.
New Mexico Adds Opioid Addiction to MMJ Program
Fri / Jun 7th
New Mexico has added six new conditions to the qualifying conditions list for the state’s medical cannabis program. The added conditions include opioid addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and three neurological disorders.
University of Washington Studying Effect of CBD for Fragile X Syndrome
Mon / May 6th
Researchers at the University of Washington are investigating the efficacy of CBD for Fragile X syndrome, a type of autism that may be linked to cannabinoid deficiencies.
Colorado Cannabis Market Faces Potential Major Changes
Thu / Apr 4th
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is expected to sign the state’s new cannabis-for-autism bill as lawmakers consider additional reforms, including options for social use and cannabis delivery businesses.
Israeli Study Shows CBD Effective for Autism
Fri / Feb 8th
In the study, more than 80 percent of children with autism saw moderate to substantial improvement of their symptoms.
Colorado Advances Bill to Add Autism as Medical Cannabis Condition
Fri / Jan 25th
A similar bill was vetoed last year, but Colorado’s new Gov. Jared Polis supports adding the condition.
Michigan Adds 11 Qualifying Conditions to MMJ Program
Tue / Jul 10th
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs added 11 more qualifying conditions to the state’s medical cannabis list on Monday,… Read More
Colorado Gov. Vetoes Bill Making Autism a Qualifying Condition for MMJ
Wed / Jun 6th
Gov. John Hickenlooper, in a record-setting ninth veto of the year, rejected a bill that would have added Autism Spectrum… Read More
University of California, San Diego Nets $4.7M Grant to Study MMJ for Autism
Thu / Apr 26th
The University of California, San Diego has received a $4.7 million grant to study the efficacy of medical cannabis on… Read More
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Partners with Australian Biopharmaceutical Firm on Autism Study
Tue / Dec 12th
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is partnering with Australian biopharmaceutical firm Zelda Therapeutics on an observational study into the effects… Read More
Zelda Therapeutics-led Observational Study Finds Hope for MMJ as Autism Therapy
Mon / Sep 18th
In an observational study by Australia’s Zelda Therapeutics Ltd., 21 autism patients demonstrated significant symptom improvements when treated with medical… Read More
Georgia Bill Would Add Autism to MMJ List, Drop Allowable THC Content
Fri / Feb 17th
Georgia’s Senate has passed legislation that would add autism to the medical cannabis qualifying conditions list in the state, but… Read More
