Study Shows Cannabis Temporarily Relieves PTSD Symptoms

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RELATED: For Our Veterans: How Cannabinoids Soothe PTSD Symptoms According to the data, smoking or vaping cannabis decreased all PTSD symptoms by more than 50%. A new study concludes that marijuana temporarily relieves post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms by half, but questions the plant’s use in long-term PTSD treatment. The study suggests that cannabis does reduce symptoms of PTSD acutely, but might not have longer term beneficial effects on the underlying condition. This study, led by Washington State University researchers, analyzed data self-reported by more than 400 PTSD patients. Another study published in the Clinical Psychology Review added that evidence showed cannabis could likely benefit patients with PTSD, depression, and social anxiety.

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The study suggests that cannabis does reduce symptoms of PTSD acutely, but might not have longer term beneficial effects on the underlying condition.

A new study concludes that marijuana temporarily relieves post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms by half, but questions the plant’s use in long-term PTSD treatment. Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, the research represents more evidence that marijuana could play a significant role in helping PTSD patients, including...

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