Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background The burden of illness for PTSD is staggering and confers significant interference in work, social functioning, as well as increased risk for…
Condition: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The Long-Term, Prospective, Therapeutic Impact of Cannabis on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Abstract Introduction: Given the increasing availability and use of cannabis among individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the addition of PTSD as an eligible diagnosis in several U.S. medical cannabis…
Cannabidiol as a Therapeutic Alternative for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by poor adaptation to a traumatic experience. This disorder affects approximately 10% of people at some point in life. Current pharmacological therapies for PTSD…
The Use of Medicinal Marijuana for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Review of the Current Literature
Abstract Background: Medicinal marijuana has already been legalized in over 23 states with more considering legalization. Despite the trend toward legalization, to date, there has been no systematic review…
PTSD symptom reports of patients evaluated for the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program
Abstract Background: New Mexico was the first state to list post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a condition for the use of medical cannabis. There are no published studies, other than…
Effects of ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol on aversive memories and anxiety: a review from human studies
Abstract Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may stem from the formation of aberrant and enduring aversive memories. Some PTSD patients have recreationally used Cannabis, probably aiming at relieving their symptomatology….
Use of cannabinoids for the treatment of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder
Abstract Objectives: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a diagnosis of extreme anxiety caused by a traumatic event. Less than 10% of individuals who have experienced severe trauma will develop this…
A cross-sectional examination of choice and behavior of veterans with access to free medicinal cannabis
Abstract Background: With a rise in public pressure to increase veteran access to medicinal cannabis, free cannabis collectives for military veterans are proliferating across the US. Objectives: The aim…
Medical cannabis for treatment-resistant combat PTSD
Abstract Targeting the endocannabinoid system may have a role in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, few studies have examined the effectiveness of cannabis on symptoms of PTSD,…
Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Series Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Series
Abstract Objectives: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychotomimetic cannabinoid compound that is found in plants of the genus Cannabis. Preclinical research has suggested that CBD may have a beneficial effect…