Marijuana therapy

Marijuana is an illicit drug whose use in autism treatment is neither medically nor scientifically supported for the core symptoms of autism. Reported short-term side effects of marijuana use include distorted perception; impaired coordination; andimpaired thinking, problem solving, learning and memory. Long-term marijuana use has been associated with decreased learning abilities, increased risk of respiratory diseases associated with smoking, and decreased motivation. There are studies ongoing on specific chemical components called cannabinoids for treatment of epilepsy.