Can memory loss be good? How cannabis can help with PTSD
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 that caused a severe concussion and traumatic brain injury. Driving…
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…
A promising cure for PTSD: Cannabis-based medicine suppresses aversive memory and eases anxiety
Effects of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol on aversive memories and anxiety: a review from human studies In Summary: Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that arises after a person experiences or witnesses a terrifying event. Its symptoms…
The endocannabinoid receptor CB2 is a regulator of trauma-inducing anxiety and a potential target for PTSD drugs
Cannabinoid CB2 receptors mediate the anxiolytic-like effects of monoacylglycerol lipase inhibition in a rat model of predator-induced fear In Summary Researchers recently identified a signaling pathway in the endocannabinoid system that regulates…
