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Study: Purified CBD Improved Symptoms in Over 80% of Children With Severe, Treatment-Resistant Autism


A new study published in the journal Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior finds that purified cannabidiol (CBD) may help improve severe, treatment-resistant behavioral symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The prospective, observational study included 20 pediatric patients with severe ASD who were unresponsive to conventional medications and behavioral interventions. Researchers examined the efficacy and … Continue reading

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