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…
Condition: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The Use of Medicinal Marijuana for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Review of the Current Literature
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…
A cross-sectional examination of choice and behavior of veterans with access to free medicinal cannabis
Abstract Background: With a rise in public pressure to increase veteran access to medicinal cannabis, free cannabis collectives for military veterans are proliferating across the US. Objectives: The aim…
Medical cannabis for treatment-resistant combat PTSD
Abstract Targeting the endocannabinoid system may have a role in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, few studies have examined the effectiveness of cannabis on symptoms of PTSD,…
Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Series Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Series
Abstract Objectives: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychotomimetic cannabinoid compound that is found in plants of the genus Cannabis. Preclinical research has suggested that CBD may have a beneficial effect…
Use of a Synthetic Cannabinoid in a Correctional Population for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Related Insomnia and Nightmares, Chronic Pain, Harm Reduction, and Other Indications
Abstract: Nabilone is a synthetic cannabinoid that has shown promise for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Yrelated insomnia and nightmares as well as efficacy in the management of chronic…
The Use of a Synthetic Cannabinoid in the Management of Treatment-Resistant Nightmares in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This is the report of an open label clinical trial to evaluate the effects of nabilone, an endocannabinoid receptor agonist, on treatment-resistant nightmares in patients diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder…
Association of the Cannabinoid Receptor Gene (CNR1) With ADHD and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly heritable disorder affecting some 5-10% of children and 4-5% of adults. The cannabinoid receptor gene (CNR1) is a positional candidate gene due…