Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviours or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention.

Medicinal cannabis is used to treat many aspects of ASD, ranging from exacerbations of behavioural disturbance and anxiety to improved interactions with perceived stressors.

Cannabinoid Receptors

Cannabinoid receptors are found throughout the body, including peripheral and central nervous symptoms, the immune system and organs. Cannabinoid receptors are also found in the pelvis, gut lining and endometrium.

Cannabinoid receptor activity likely suppresses the inflammatory response found in Endometriosis, along with relieving complex chronic pain pathways. Cannabinoid receptor action also helps other symptoms often associated with Endometriosis, such as bowel dysfunction, sleep disturbance, anxiety and mood changes. 

One of the main differences between medicinal cannabis and illicit cannabis is that the dose of CBD and THC is controlled and administered in a fashion to maximise symptom management while minimising the perceptual or cognitive changes. In this fashion, people get the best effects with minimal disruption to their day. 

Medicinal cannabis is an increasingly common and relatively safe prescription medication in Australia and is used by many women for symptomatic relief of treatment-resistant Endometriosis/Adenomyosis. 

To access a prescription, make an appointment through our Cannabis Clinic to see one of our Authorised Prescribing Doctors.