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….
Condition: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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…
Assessment of clinical outcomes in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder
Abstract Background: The current paucity of clinical evidence limits the use of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study investigates health-related quality of life (HRQoL) changes…
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…
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…