After seeing some success around a treatment for epilepsy, the cannabis industry is increasingly eyeing for products for people with the autism spectrum disorder.
Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder that affects communication, behavior and the ability to socialize. As many as one in 54 children are currently diagnosed with autism, according to Centers for Disease Control [5], and so are millions of adults.
In addition to companies looking expand their customer base and come up with new treatments, the Autism Science Foundation [6] is also urging further study on the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana in autism.
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