Autism & Marijuana: Yes, It Actually Does Help

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Okay, Surfman. That may not make me think it should be illegal, but it sure is more off-putting than anything the establishment has ever put out to discourage use. Yeah, pretty appalling.

It keeps me from taking a handful of pills every day. And saves my body from prescription drug use.
I am able to function and can remember things more clearly as my brain feels like it actually slows down and keeps up with my surroundings rather than crashing into the pit of overload, mentally.

However, not everyone has the same experience. Some do suffer memory loss, I have not, even over long term use. And everyone would understand this if everyone understood Autism. We all function differently. Autism is not a flu, it is not characterized that easily.

I have several issues that, if marijuana cured it, would be beneficial to me. My conditions: PTSD, anxiety, depression, AvPD, high blood pressure.

I've been reading about some strains that supposedly would help. If it does I can eliminate the pharmaceuticals from my collection forever.

Hang on. Marijuana is a pharmaceutical, too. Drug, remember? Dosage, side effects, all of that stuff. Just because it's "natural" doesn't mean it's going to be more helpful than artificial stuff, nor necessarily safer or with fewer side effects.

We need more research. Honest research, double-blind controlled experiments, not just some random dude saying it worked for him. We need to know what this stuff is actually good for, and whether the side effects are worth it, and what the drawbacks are.

Yeah, it's cool that we're moving toward no longer arresting everybody who's caught with a joint; yeah, it's safer than alcohol; that doesn't mean it's absolutely safe nor appropriate for everyone nor that it's some kind of miracle drug. We add it to our arsenal of pharmaceuticals--cool. It is not a cure-all; nothing ever is, except possibly rest and time.

No because the government will tax it. Keep it illegal, tax free

Marijuana did me no good. First time was great, second time I sort of blacked out as if I was drunk, I don't remember the night, and people tell me I did some very bad things. I won't mention them here as it could be triggering.

If it helps other people, sure go ahead.

my views are extremely radical

all drugs need to be legalized and sold the same way tobacco and alcohol are, regulate and tax them & just make sure the buyer is of age. No prescription evenn

and yes - I said ALL.

I use marijuana medically and without it, I wouldn't work full-time, for one.

The major benefits for me have been to give myself a 'body load' (one of the effects of using psychoactive drugs is they lend a "buzz" in the body) which pretty much prevents me from stimming entirely. This is actually one of the major advantages of marijuana over some other drugs although Risperdol does control stimming to a degree as well (with much harsher side effects like tardive dyskinesia). (SP?)

The secondary benefits are mood regulation, appetite control, enhanced pleasure from being with others, and elimination of my chronic inflammation (due to thyroid disease).

I experimented with it when I was 17-18. It helped me significantly better than any other treatment I have ever undergone (most of which are far harder on the body, but all legal).

I didn't answer the poll, but I would like to see illegal drugs be explored and available for medicinal purposes.

If completely legalized, I would like to prohibit (or lessen the possibility of) nicotine being added to marijuana.

I agree that more research is needed, overall in the medical marijuana industry. However, there are certain strains that do benefit certain issues.
I studied Plant Biology at Plymouth and also studied Cannabis Cultivation through the CTU. Oils, extracts and edibles are great. I prefer the savory edible like making a good pasta with the oil or butter. I am moving back to a legal state so I can get back on it. The FDA would lose a ton of money if more people did this, I think that is one of the driving forces behind it not being federally regulated.