Post-traumatic stress disorder is becoming increasingly common. It is estimated that there are around 24.4 million Americans suffering from Ptsd at any given time, equivalent to the population of the state of Texas. Of the roughly 70% of people who experience a traumatic event in their lives, about 20% of those go on to experience ongoing symptoms, resulting in PTSD.

The symptoms of PTSD are often multi-faceted and differ from case to case. Symptoms can include strong and unwanted memories of the event, bad dreams, inability to sleep, emotional numbness, angry outbursts, feeling “on edge,” and avoiding thoughts and situations that are reminders of the trauma. Although PTSD is often associated with military, it is also common among victims of assault, natural disasters, serious accidents and emotional abuse.

The known therapeutic effects of cannabinoids are widespread. CBD is currently being used to treat multiple disorders including anxiety, psychosis and insomnia, all of which are possible PTSD symptoms. Researchers at the University of São Paulo in Brazil conducted a study in 2012 to better understand how CBD could help Ptsd Patients. Rats were subjected to a predator, inducing stress reactions similar to PTSD, then treated one hour later with CBD. After 7 days, the rats were introduced to tests, including mazes. The rats treated with CBD showed improved functioning over those who had not received the CBD therapy. The study concludes by stating that their “results suggest that CBD has beneficial potential for PTSD treatment.”

Physicians and patients are continually seeking therapies that do not include harsh pharmaceuticals and the negative side effects that often accompany them. More research is needed to prove the efficacy of cannabinoids, but preliminary studies look promising that it may be an effective therapy for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

You can read more about the study here and more about PTSD here.

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