• Epstein EC

• Affiliation / Kentuckiana Children’s Center
• Affiliation(G) / United States / Kentucky / Louisville
• Autism Spectrum Disorder / rehabilitation
• Cannabidiol
• Cannabis
• Child
• Endocannabinoids
• Epilepsy
• Open Access Document

Childhood is considered a time of good health. Certainly, it is not routinely accepted that marijuana-type-products would be useful to support and promote childhood health. As a clinician who manages difficult childhood cases, particularly autistic-spectrum disorders, this author must look widely for whatever benefits are available for these children. For the first time since the enactment of the Marijuana Tax Act in 1937, Americans have access to cannabinoids, the alkaloids found in cannabis, the plant that provides both industrial hemp and marijuana. Over the last several years, many people have reported the benefits of using hemp extracts, particularly cannabidiol (CBD), that include pain control, improved sleep, relief of a variety of digestive distress, reduction in seizures and improvements of mood. Children suffer from these disorders, as well as adults.

Author keywords: Endocannabinoid, CBD, THC, Chiropractic, hemp, cannabis, autism, inflammation, pain

Author affiliation: Kentuckiana Children's Center, Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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