DeutschHello, dear readers! Today I want to talk about a fascinating study that was recently conducted in Canada looking at the relationship between vaporised cannabis and the relief of PTSD symptoms.
The evolution of cannabis use
For many years, medical cannabis patients have consumed cannabis mainly by smoking flowers. Recently, however, the different types of cannabis products and methods of consumption have expanded considerably. One method popular with medical patients that is not new is the vaporisation of flowers. Vaporisers such as the Volcano can offer patients tremendous relief while limiting the amount of carcinogens inhaled.
The Canadian study in detail
Researchers in Canada recently conducted a study involving vaporised cannabis and patients diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. The study, which was conducted over a three-week period, found that short-term use of herbal cannabis, which consists of a balanced ratio of THC and CBD, is associated with symptom reduction in patients with post-traumatic stress.
The researchers stated: “A comparison of CAPS [Clinician Administered PTSD Scale] scores before and after treatment showed a trend towards a reduction in PTSD symptoms. … However, under-recruitment led to low significance and prevented a placebo comparison, which means that these results are considered more suggestive than convincing.”
Further observations and conclusions
Two recent observational studies, one from Australia and the other from the UK, reported that patients diagnosed with post-traumatic stress responded favourably to medical cannabis treatment. In contrast, a 2021 clinical trial reported that inhaling marijuana flowers offered limited benefits in treating PTSD symptoms compared to a placebo.
Final thoughts
Research on cannabis and PTSD is still ongoing, and although some studies show promising results, more research is needed. However, it is clear that cannabis has the potential to help many people suffering from this serious condition.
Until next time, stay healthy and informed!