Abstract Objectives: We assessed whether administering cannabidiol (CBD) before recalling the traumatic event that triggered their disorder attenuates anxiety in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As an exploratory pilot…
Condition: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cannabidiol impairs fear memory reconsolidation in female rats through dorsal hippocampus CB1 but not CB2 receptor interaction
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Women present increased susceptibility to anxiety- and stress-related disorders compared to men. A potentially promising pharmacological-based strategy to regulate abnormal aversive…
Effects of cannabidiol on symptoms induced by the recall of traumatic events in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Studies with cannabidiol (CBD) suggest that this compound has anxiolytic properties and may mediate the reconsolidation and extinction of aversive memories….
Use of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil in the treatment of PTSD: Study design and rationale for a placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial
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…
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…