Autism

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reportedly preparing to conduct a large-scale study examining potential links between vaccines and autism despite extensive research that has consistently found no credible evidence connecting vaccines to the condition. Long before COVID-...

In his upcoming memoir, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates suggests that he may be neurodivergent, stating that if he were a child today, he would likely be diagnosed on the autism spectrum. What Happened: As revealed in an excerpt published by The Wall Street Journal, Gates...

In a recent development, the conversation around Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing has taken a new turn with discussions about his autism diagnosis and its potential impact on his legal consequences. What Happened: Eric Garcia discussed in an op-ed on MSNBC the complex issue of Bankman-Fried...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's (D) appointment of Erin DuPree as the cannabis director prompted the legislative auditor to embark on a preliminary inquiry. According to Star Tribune, Judy Randall, the State Legislative Auditor, stated her intention on Monday to inquire into the...

Cannformatics, an early-stage biotechnology company, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the field of medical cannabis treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Their recent publication in Nature's Scientific Reports highlights the use of Cannabis-Responsive (C-Res) biomarkers and...

The partnership between contract research organization KGK Sciences Inc. and Nova Mentis Life Science Corp. (OTC: NMLSF) has started recruiting participants for the first-ever clinical trial assessing the effects of psilocybin in adults diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), the leading genetic...

Ohio researchers want to learn more about the effects of medical marijuana on those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and irritable bowel syndrome, reported Cleveland.com. Last week, the State Medical Board began researching whether these...

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) reported significant improvements in their social communication abilities after treatment with CBD oil, according to a new study conducted in Israel. Parents reported a reduction in restrictive and repetitive behaviors of children, reported PsyPost. The...

Cannabinoid-focused biopharmaceutical company Greater Cannabis Company, Inc. (OTC: GCAN) has submitted a clinical trial application to the Israel Ministry of Health for approval of Phase 2 clinical trial for its novel neuropsychiatric cannabinoid therapy. The company seeks to conduct a Phase 2...

A new UK study showed that medical cannabis could improve the quality of life in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms in autistic patients. First discovered in 1911 by German psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler, autism is a...

Nova Mentis Life Science Corp. (OTCQB: NMLSF), a biotech company focused on creating psilocybin-based therapeutics produced 1.5 mg psilocybin microdose capsules compliant with the chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) published guidelines. NOVA’s new compounds would be used in...

This article was originally published on HoneySuckle Magazine and appears here with permission. When looking at who uses cannabis products, one group of people that is often overlooked is the autistic community. April is Autism Acceptance Month, so let’s look at what autism is, how cannabis...

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), around 1 in every 44 kids in the United States have an autism spectrum disorder. While most cases are caused by genetics, there are other possible...

This article was originally published on Cannabis & Tech Today and appears here with permission. The World Health Organization estimates that as many as 1 out of every 160 children has some level of Autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that...

As cannabis becomes less stigmatized, the autism community is exploring treatments that are more accessible and less pharmaceutical. So far, a number of studies have confirmed that medical cannabis helps alleviate behavioral problems in children with autism. The Journal of Autism and...