Pot and PTSD

Research carried out at the University of Haifa suggests that cannabis (marujana) could help tackle the problem of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 10 - 30% of people who suffer traumatic events go on to develop PTSD and can suffer from months to years with the condition. The study published in the Journal of Neuroscience used a rat model for the research as their responses to stress are similar to humans.

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Cannabis and Psychosis link debunked

There has been much research supporting the theory that psychosis or schizophrenia prevalence is increased by cannabis usage. In a new online study in advance of publication in the journal Schizophrenia Research, UK scientists at Keele University refute this with findings following a systematic review.


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