Effect of cannabis use on PTSD treatment outcomes in veterans

Effect of cannabis use on PTSD treatment outcomes in veterans

Introduction: Researchers have found anandamide (an endocannabinoid) and cannabinoid type 1 receptor activation encourages extinction of aversive memories. Some theorize cannabinoids such as those in cannabis may provide a new treatment approach for PTSD, while others suggest it may worsen symptomol...

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Main Authors: Meagan Petersen, PharmD, BCPP, Katherine Koller, PharmD, BCPP, Craig Straley, PharmD, BCPP, Ellen Reed, PharmD, BCPP
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists 2021-07-01
Series:Mental Health Clinician
Subjects:
trauma
cannabis
ptsd
posttraumatic stress disorder
Online Access:https://theijpt.org/doi/pdf/10.9740/mhc.2021.07.238

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