Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

Episode 19 - Medical Cannabis for Autism: Science, Practice and Policy

Episode 19 - Medical Cannabis for Autism: Science, Practice and Policy

FromAutism Confidential


Episode 19 - Medical Cannabis for Autism: Science, Practice and Policy

FromAutism Confidential

ratings:
Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Nov 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Michelle Wright is the Maryland-based mother of a young man with severe autism whose condition  markedly improved with the use of medical cannabis. Michelle dove deep into science and practice, even obtaining a masters degree in medical cannabis from the University of Maryland. In this episode she shares her story, and discusses the ever-evolving landscape of clinical use, research and policy around cannabis for autism.
Links:
News story about Michelle and her son:
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimore/news/maryland-woman-earns-degree-in-medical-cannabis-after-treatment-dramatically-helps-her-autistic-son/
Whole Plant Access for Autism: WPA4A.org
Project CDB: ProjectCBD.org
Americans for Safe Access: https://www.safeaccessnow.org
Society of Cannabis Clinicians: https://www.cannabisclinicians.org
Released:
Nov 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (56)

Autism Confidential shines a light on the hottest issues in the world of autism, including topics often shunned by conventional media. Who cares for autistic adults after their parents die? How can we fix our broken care system? What interventions help, or hurt? Join hosts Jill Escher, Amy Lutz and others from the National Council on Severe Autism as they take on the hardest questions of autism with leading thinkers and doers.