In the United States, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is diagnosed in approximately 5.2 million people annually, and these people suffer a wide range of symptoms. A comprehensive literature search on PTSD and cannabis covering the period January 1, 1995, to October 1, 2014 was conducted. While further research into cannabinoid treatment effects on PTSD symptoms is required, the evaluated evidence indicates that substantial numbers of military veterans with PTSD use cannabis or derivative products to control PTSD symptoms, with some patients reporting benefits in terms of reduced anxiety and insomnia and improved coping ability. Read More
This study reported and statistically analyzed psychometric data on PTSD symptoms collected during 80 psychiatric evaluations of patients applying to the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program from 2009 to 2011. Greater than 75% reduction in CAPS symptom scores were reported when patients were using cannabis compared to when they were not.