Condition: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)


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…

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…