Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cannabis and Autism: What the Research Says

Explore the growing body of research on cannabis and autism. This page highlights clinical studies and peer-reviewed evidence supporting the potential benefits of medical cannabis for individuals on the autism spectrum. Learn how cannabinoids may help with symptoms like anxiety, aggression, and sleep disturbances.

Medical Cannabis in the Treatment of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder American Academy of Neurology (2018)

CBD-enriched cannabis for autism spectrum disorder: an experience of a single center in Turkey and reviews of the literature Journal of Cannabis Research (2021)

Safety and Efficacy of Medical Cannabis in Autism Spectrum Disorder Compared with Commonly Used Medications Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (2021)

Medicinal cannabis in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review Child: Care, Health and Development (2022)

Children and adolescents with ASD treated with CBD-rich cannabis exhibit significant improvements particularly in social symptoms: an open label study Translational Psychiatry (2022)

Purified cannabidiol leads to improvement of severe treatment-resistant behavioral symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder Pharmacol Biochem Behaviour (2025)

Cannabis Extracts Safe and Effective in Pediatric Patients With Autism Cureus (2025)