PRIMARY STUDY
Cannabis Use in Autism: Reasons for Concern about Risk for Psychosis
Key Findings: This review discusses the neurodevelopmental similarities between autism and psychosis, and how the endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays a role in their modulation. Further research is warranted to better explain the interconnectedness of these disorders and the ECS.
Type of Study: Meta-analysis
Study Result: Inconclusive
Research Location(s): Italy, United Kingdom
Year of Pub: 2022
Cannabinoids Studied: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabinoid (unspecified), Endocannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Chemotype: Chemotype I, Chemotype III
Ligands Studied: Dopamine
Citation: Bortoletto R and Colizzi M. Cannabis Use in Autism: Reasons for Concern about Risk for Psychosis. Healthcare (Basel). 2022; 10:(unknown pages). doi: 10.3390/healthcare10081553
Authors: Bortoletto R, Colizzi M
