Please use this link to access publication Abstract Emotion dysregulation is considered a core component of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Cognitive reappraisal is one therapeutic emotion regulation strategy that has been widely…
Condition: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cannabinoid use is enhanced by stress and changes conditioned stress responses
Abstract Individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often comorbid for substance use disorders. Cannabis is widely used by PSTD patients, and the literature is mixed on whether cannabis…
The anxiolytic effect of cannabidiol depends on the nature of the trauma when patients with post-traumatic stress disorder recall their trigger event
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…
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…