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Cannabidiol as a suggested candidate for treatment of autism spectrum disorder

Key Findings:  CBD seems to be a candidate for the treatment of ASD but clinical guidance is still lacking.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Israel

Year of Pub:  2019


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Chemotype:  Chemotype III




Citation:  Poleg S, et al. Cannabidiol as a suggested candidate for treatment of autism spectrum disorder. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2019; 89:90-96. doi: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2018.08.030

Authors:  Poleg S, Golubchik P, Offen D, Weizman A