On the Inside
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Also I recently studied an article concerning autism and the use of marijuana, Being a weekly user I though that It might be affecting my social skills.
I was diagnosed as an adult, and haven't used marijuana since well before being diagnosed, but I can attest to it enhancing my social skills, it could turn me into a non-stop talker. (Not recommending it's use by any means) Also, I think the people I hung around with at that time were much more accepting of my differences. A few years later, when I was trying to get my act together, I started to "regress" and struggle like I did in high school. I had taken on more responsibilities and was not doing so well. That lead to my diagnosis.
I agree with some of the others, though. As I got older (late teens, twenties) I had gained coping skills and was actively pursuing my interests, and had few responsibilities, so my symptoms didn't seem so apparent.