Medical Marijuana for PTSD
Can Medical Marijuana Help Complex PTSD?
A 2020 observational tracked 150 patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who used cannabis to treat their symptoms. The findings: These patients’ reports showed they were “2.57 times more likely to no longer meet the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD.”
That same study, however, also recommends conducting more randomized controlled clinical trials to gather more evidence on the effects of different consumption methods of cannabis on PTSD.
Today, the U.S. Veterans Administration and licensed mental-health providers are your best source for diagnoses, treatments, and information about PTSD and using cannabis. Consult one of these health professionals to learn about all of the potential benefits and risks.
