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Different Leaf, hosted by Brit Smith, provides a roadmap to an evolving landscape for new and experienced cannabis consumers.
I'm Autistic, This is What It's Like Getting High with Ian Donley + Spud Smith
Different Leaf: the Podcast
39 minutes
1 year ago
I'm Autistic, This is What It's Like Getting High with Ian Donley + Spud Smith
Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that covers a diverse group of conditions. Since it's a spectrum, what it means to be diagnosed with autism varies widely. So do the experiences of autistic people and those who try cannabis and CBD for their health issues.
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to two autistic people about their experiences trying cannabis and CBD for common problems for those on the spectrum, like anxiety, focus, masking, sensory processing, and physical discomfort.
First, Brit speaks with California-based writer Ian Donley, who penned the essay in the back of the fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, entitled; "I'm Autistic, This is What It's Like Getting High."
Then, Brit chats with her younger brother, musician Spud Smith, about how cannabis extracts have impacted his ASD-related issues like anxiety and sensory overload, and his symptoms of Tourette's.
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Different Leaf: the Podcast
Different Leaf, hosted by Brit Smith, provides a roadmap to an evolving landscape for new and experienced cannabis consumers.
