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War veterans suffering from PTSD are using medical marijuana — Here's why

Submitted by Marijuana News on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 14:33

Patients who suffer from mental disorders such as PTSD also suffer from a long-standing stigma of abusing marijuana.

This problem has many American veterans fighting another battle — this time for safe access — as more emerging research suggests that cannabis effectively treat, or even possibly cure PTSD.

Studies conducted both in America and abroad have found strong evidence to support the use of marijuana-derived substances such as THC and CBD to have a positive effect on PTSD symptoms.

PTSD is a severe mental health condition triggered by recurring thoughts of a terrifying event that was experienced or witnessed.

But yet there are no specialized medications for PTSD patients, and the ones currently recommended for the disorder provide limited efficacy.

PTSD sufferers are also being shut out by medical marijuana laws themselves, as Colorado health officials recently rejected PTSD as an ailment eligible for cannabis medication. And despite the existence...

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