Study: Medical cannabis oil may help improve behavioral symptoms of autism

Scientists say the study looked specifically at how the oil affected certain neur-transmitters.

News 12 Staff

Dec 21, 2021, 11:55 AM

Updated 1,120 days ago

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Health officials say there is a potential new treatment for autism.
Israeli researcher found medical cannabis oil reduced behavioral symptoms of autism when used on mice.
Scientists say the study looked specifically at how the oil affected certain neur-transmitters.
While they say more work needs to be done, they are hopeful the information can go on to improve clinical treatments for humans.