CBD Oil For Autism? The Cannabinoid That Can Change Lives

Cannabidiol (CBD) can do wonders for all sorts of conditions.

While we’re still in need of more research, what’s currently out there suggests that CBD is a miraculous aid for people on the autistic spectrum.

Countless studies have suggested that CBD oil may decrease the symptoms of autism, reduce epileptic seizures, and provide relief.

Let’s dive deeper into how CBD is changing lives and why parents would rather see their children use CBD over medical marijuana.

CBD and medical marijuana are two completely different things.

Medical marijuana can contain CBD and maybe even no THC at all, but of course, parents want to keep their children from smoking.

For that reason, a medicinal CBD oil administered orally is the most popular and safest option for children.

Mind you, CBD oil is derived from the hemp plant, meaning there may be traces of THC, but the product will not cause a high.

In contrast, medical marijuana will likely contain THC, so a non-psychoactive alternative to smoking is ideal.

There are three kinds of CBD oils;

• CBD Isolate: Contains pure CBD, with absolutely no traces of THC or other compounds
• Broad-Spectrum CBD: Contains other compounds from the cannabis plant without traces of THC
• Full-Spectrum CBD: Contains compounds from the cannabis plant, including THC (no more than 0.3% in the U.S., which won’t cause a high)

In terms of treating symptoms of any medical condition, full-spectrum CBD oil may work better than CBD isolate and broad-spectrum CBD.

This is due to the entourage effect, where CBD, plant compounds, and THC work off each other to enhance their effectiveness and provide quicker, stronger results.

Autistic children using CBD oil have presented a drastic decrease in many symptoms. This includes;

• Reduced stress
• Reduced aggression
• Decreased self-injurious behaviors
• Increased positive social interactions
• Decreased recurring seizures

In fact, many children say they find the same, if not better, results when using CBD compared to their traditional pharmaceutical medications.

This is partly due to the lack of side effects CBD has. That said, CBD does have its list of downfalls, but it’s worth noting that these side effects are scarce.

In fact, the World Health Organization says the side effects of CBD are rare, and there is no potential for abuse or addiction. These rare side effects may include;

• Fatigue or drowsiness
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Dry Mouth

In conclusion, it’s not like these side effects are anything to worry about in the first place. Although research on how CBD oil may treat autistic symptoms is scarce, what’s currently out there points us in a positive direction.