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
Study 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
