For Scott Thompson, a San Diego artist and filmmaker, the simple act of opening a car door used to trigger an avalanche of overwhelming emotions. Thompson was involved in a car accident...
Effectiveness of Cannabidiol Oil for Pediatric Anxiety and Insomnia as Part of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Report
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a constituent of cannabis that has been demonstrated by laboratory research to deliver anxiety-relieving, anti-inflammatory benefits without psychoactive effects. However, clinical data on the therapeutic benefits and safety profile...
Cannabidiol as a Therapeutic Alternative for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: From Bench Research to Confirmation in Human Trials
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by difficulties that a person faces when recovering from experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. It affects approximately 10% of the population at some point in...
Use of a Synthetic Cannabinoid in a Correctional Population for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder-Related Insomnia and Nightmares, Chronic Pain, Harm Redu
Nabilone, a synthetic compound that mimics THC - the main psychoactive constituent of the plant cannabis, is a medication indicated for preventing nausea and vomiting in cancer patients. In ongoing clinical trials,...
Use and effects of cannabinoids in military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
Cannabinoids comprise biologically active components of cannabis, such as CBD or THC, as well as their synthetic counterparts. Upon entering the body, cannabinoids activate the endogenous cannabinoid signalling system, thereby producing a...
A promising cure for PTSD: Cannabis-based medicine suppresses aversive memory and eases anxiety
Effects of ฮ9-tetrahydrocannabinol on aversive memories and anxiety: a review from human studies In Summary: โ Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that arises after a person experiences or...