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Medicinal Use of Cannabis in Children and Pregnant Women

Key Findings:  Cannabis use is increasing for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and pregnancy-related side effects such as hyperemesis-gravidarum (HG) and the current state of research in this review suggests potential therapeutic benefits in these conditions.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Israel

Year of Pub:  2020


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Cannabis Flower derived

Route of Administration:  Oral (Ingestion)




Citation:  Koren G and Cohen R. Medicinal Use of Cannabis in Children and Pregnant Women. Rambam Maimonides Med J. 2020; 11:1-5. doi: 10.5041/RMMJ.10382

Authors:  Koren G, Cohen R