PRIMARY STUDY

Cannabis use and posttraumatic stress disorder comorbidity: Epidemiology, biology and the potential for novel treatment approaches

Key Findings:  This is a review of clinical and preclinical literature regarding a correlation between cannabis use and PTSD, both positive and negative role of endocannabinoids in regulating stress, and possible therapeutics that could impact treatments in these areas.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Inconclusive

Research Location(s):  United States

Year of Pub:  2021


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable




Citation:  Kondev V, et al. Cannabis use and posttraumatic stress disorder comorbidity: Epidemiology, biology and the potential for novel treatment approaches. Int Rev Neurobiol. 2021; 157:143-193. doi: 10.1016/bs.irn.2020.09.007

Authors:  Kondev V, Winters N, Patel S