The autism community is beginning to discover several benefits that THC can help autism. Medical marijuana has been linked to several health benefits that can help numerous conditions, including autism. Throughout this article, we’ll present the six positive ways that medical marijuana can ease the symptoms of autism.
- THC provides therapeutic properties
People with autism often have increased anxiety, depression, and exhibit aggressive behavior, which all have been found to decrease through medical THC.
- Sleep Conditions
Several autistic patients suffer from some form of a sleep disorder that can affect day-to-day activities because, as we all know, sleep is essential. Medical marijuana can help with this as studies have shown in some cases that medical marijuana can decrease waking up from nighttime disturbances and lead to a better night’s sleep.
- Reduces Stress
Medical marijuana has been shown in some cases to guard the brain against oxidative stress. Oxidative stress in people who have autism can cause people with autism to communicate less and have social anxiety. As oxidative stress rises, it reduces the levels of antioxidant serum proteins that are partially responsible for language skills in the brain. But with the influence of medical marijuana, oxidative stress doesn’t have the chance to rise, therefore improving autistic patients’ social skills. Therefore, THC can help people who have autism to improve their social skills.
- Alleviate Gastrointestinal Problems
People with autism also face gastrointestinal disorders, including many symptoms like stomach pain, gastroesophageal reflux, and constipation. THC oil has been successfully used to treat colitis, including diarrhea and inflammatory damage. This is a promising sign of what the correct THC usage can bring to those with autism.
- Improves Speech
People who are autistic can have various symptoms such as self-injury, aggressiveness, hyperactivity, lethargy, sensory issues, depression, and more. Due to multiple symptoms, patients have difficulties with speech in many cases. THC can help to alleviate many of these symptoms, which as. The result can help improve upon speech and abilities to communicate.
- Suppress Seizures
There has been a very positive correlation between cannabis and autism patients with epilepsy. THC can help suppress the seizures that result from epilepsy. In 2019, Israel’s Ben Gurion University of the Negev published a study titled “Real-life Experience of Medical Cannabis Treatment in Autism: Analysis of Safety and Efficacy.” Eighty percent of the 188 patients studied showed “significant or moderate improvement.”
More and more research points to the positive effects of THC in patients with autism, providing a more natural path to relieving patients’ negative symptoms. If you or a loved one has autism, consider getting your medical card today at Medwell Health.
Aaron Bloom serves as the CEO, overseeing the mission and growth of DocMJ and Medwell Health and Wellness Centers. Aaron’s passion for improving patients’ lives comes from his background in health care. For more than 20 years, Aaron owned, operated, and represented traditional healthcare organizations. This experience created a passion for finding improved ways to relieve suffering. His goal as CEO is to work daily to relieve all patients who seek better health and wellness through the medicinal benefits of medical cannabis and evidence-based alternative medicines.
