Marijuana may be a miracle treatment for children with autism

[jmyrlefuller]

Noa is part of the first clinical trial in the world to test the benefits of medicinal marijuana for young people with autism, a potential breakthrough that would offer relief for millions of afflicted children — and their anguished parents.

There is anecdotal evidence that marijuana’s main non-psychoactive compound — cannabidiol or CBD — helps children in ways no other medication has. Now this first-of-its-kind scientific study is trying to determine if the link is real.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/04/25/marijuana-pot-treatment-children-autism-cannabis-oil/100381156/#

[geronl]

NAMBLA says rape is the cure.

just as valid.

[jmyrlefuller]

Personally, I just hope these studies prove there's no effect, just so these rumors that cannabis cures everything can be put to rest.

[DCPatriot]

If an autistic child is mentally locked into repeating a simple gesture...I could see how the effects of cannabis could shock him/her into a more normal state.   

But it shouldn't follow that marijuana cures autism.