CBD could calm autistic children, teens, researchers report
- Cannabidiol enhanced social responsiveness and reduced disruptive behavior among kids with autism, according to researchers at the European Congress of Psychiatry in Madrid.
- The new results indicate that CBD does have a calming effect on children with autism, helping them become more responsive and less anxious.
- The authors recommend testing CBD treatment on more patients to ensure safety and efficacy before broader approval.
- Branco emphasized that more research into CBD is necessary before it can be considered a treatment for autism.
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