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ASD Teenager and cannabis addiction

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As the above title says really.. 15 year old who was introduced to cannabis by his 'friends' and believes this works better than his prescribed medication for anxiety.  This has caused all sorts of issues with debt etc. All addiction support services seem to be geared to neurotypical people, with counselling and group therapy being the mainstay of support.  Neither of these approaches will work with an ASD child who cannot verbalise his emotions and would never accept talking in a group.  Does anyone know of any addiction support services specific to ASD?  I am at a complete loss.  Many thanks for any advice.

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  • This is the first time I have seen this story. I used to think that cannabis could be really useful for people with some medical conditions like Alzheimer’s and Tourette syndromes.

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    But I have never thought that the patients could become addicted to it.
    I use some cannabis too to reduce the anxiety and stress levels sometimes. Still, I have never felt that I am becoming addicted. I get it from [link deleted by moderator] and think it is THC free. That’s why I don’t become addicted, maybe.
    I think this kid should switch to something else. Something like lighter cannabis or CBD gummies.

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  • in reply to NAS80287

    But I have never thought that the patients could become addicted to it.
    I use some cannabis too to reduce the anxiety and stress levels sometimes. Still, I have never felt that I am becoming addicted. I get it from [link deleted by moderator] and think it is THC free. That’s why I don’t become addicted, maybe.
    I think this kid should switch to something else. Something like lighter cannabis or CBD gummies.

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