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<p>Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder, manifesting in people who have endured traumatic events like violence, war, natural disasters, accidents, or other life-threatening situations. Essentially, PTSD is a chronic and debilitating disorder, significantly impacting mental health and psychosocial well-being, necessitating the exploration of novel treatment approaches. Although conventional therapies like psychotherapy and antidepressants have demonstrated efficacy for certain individuals, their effectiveness is limited for some and minimal for others. Consequently, researchers and clinicians are investigating alternative therapeutic methods for these conditions. Among these emerging treatments, cannabidiol (CBD) has shown promising results. Nevertheless, early studies suggest that CBD might yield positive outcomes in mitigating symptoms related to both depression and PTSD.</p>
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder, manifesting in people who have endured traumatic events like violence, war, natural disasters, accidents, or other life-threatening situations. Essentially, PTSD is a chronic and debilitating disorder, significantly impacting mental health and psychosocial well-being, necessitating the exploration of novel treatment approaches. Although conventional therapies like psychotherapy and antidepressants have demonstrated efficacy for certain individuals, their effectiveness is limited for some and minimal for others. Consequently, researchers and clinicians are investigating alternative therapeutic methods for these conditions. Among these emerging treatments, cannabidiol (CBD) has shown promising results. Nevertheless, early studies suggest that CBD might yield positive outcomes in mitigating symptoms related to both depression and PTSD.

Cannabidiol, a promising therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. A mini-review

George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures

Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder, manifesting in people who have endured traumatic events like violence, war, natural...

Cannabidiol, a promising therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. A mini-review

Published Online: Jul 03, 2024

Page range: 37 - 41

Received: Feb 20, 2024

Accepted: May 16, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2024-0012

Keywords
cannabidiol, PTSD, antidepressants, SSRI, serotonin

© 2024 George Jîtcă, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Cannabidiol, a promising therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. A mini-review

Published Online: Jul 03, 2024

Page range: 37 - 41

Received: Feb 20, 2024

Accepted: May 16, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2024-0012

Keywordscannabidiol, PTSD, antidepressants, SSRI, serotonin

© 2024 George Jîtcă, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
cannabidiol, PTSD, antidepressants, SSRI, serotonin