Study: Hemp Cannabinoid could help children with intellectual disabilities
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A new study, during which children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities were administered CBD, showed that this cannabinoid is able to positively influence the nature of their behavioral problems.
The peer-review study has shown that CBD – an active component of the cannabis plant – is able to significantly reduce the severity of behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Most of the study participants did not notice any negative side effects, and the CBD was well tolerated.
- Irritability decreased
- Aggression diminished
- Self-injury was applied less (self-harm)
- Participants shouted less
