On Friday morning, the Scientific Advisory Council met to discuss the status of the research grants that had been funded as well as the responsibilities of the SAC going forward. A couple of interesting things happened that most folks probably… Read More ›
post-traumatic stress disorder
HELP get PTSD added to the list for medical marijuana in Colorado!
We need YOUR help to get PTSD added to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Colorado! Veterans can’t wait! Victims of domestic violence can’t wait! Witnesses of violent crimes can’t wait! Survivors of natural disasters can’t wait!… Read More ›
Week of April 5: What did you do for patients this week?
It’s been another busy week at Cannabis Patients Alliance! In addition to the on-going work we’re doing, there were two major highlights this week that we are particularly proud of. Medical Marijuana on Probation On Thursday we were at the… Read More ›
Dr. Christopher Fitchner on treating PTSD with cannabis (Video)
Dr. Christopher Fitchner is the former Mental Health Director for the state of Illinois. He sat down with Cannabis Planet to discuss post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how cannabis can be an effective treatment.
Effectiveness of PTSD Treatment Provided by Defense Department and VA Unknown; Tracking of Outcomes Needed to Manage Growing Burden
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs should track the outcomes of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) provided to service members and veterans and develop a coordinated and comprehensive strategy to do so,… Read More ›
TAKE ACTION! Help get medical marijuana for PTSD in Colorado!
I want to let you know about a recent bill, HB14-1364 that adds post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of ‘debilitating medical conditions’ that qualify for a Medical Marijuana recommendation. This timely bill addresses a major gap in access to medical marijuana… Read More ›
Cannabis reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in an open study
Cannabis is associated with reductions in symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in some patients. This is the result of a chart review of 80 patients with PTSD using cannabis according to the medical cannabis law of New Mexico. This… Read More ›