Clinical Takeaway Trauma-focused treatments remain effective for PTSD even when patients report cannabis use alongside co-occurring substance use disorders. Cannabis use does not appear to undermine the clinical benefit of evidence-based, trauma-focused...
`Endocannabinoid System & PTSD: Cannabis Meta-Analysis`
Clinical Takeaway People with PTSD and co-occurring substance use disorders who use cannabis can still benefit meaningfully from trauma-focused treatments. Cannabis use does not appear to prevent or significantly undermine the effectiveness...
Endocannabinoid System Research: Cannabis for PTSD and SUD
Clinical Takeaway People with PTSD and co-occurring substance use disorders who also use cannabis can still benefit meaningfully from trauma-focused treatments. Clinicians should not withhold or delay evidence-based PTSD care based on...
Interactive effects of PTSD and substance use on suicidal ideation and behavior in military personnel: Increased risk from marijuana use
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most common mental disorder among active-duty soldiers and veterans, and is a major risk factor for suicidal thoughts and attempts in this population. As of 2018,...