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Israeli Study Finds Marijuana May Help Alleviate PTSD Synptoms

By Jeralyn

A recent scientific study in Israel has found marijuana may help alleviate PTSD and reverse the effects of stress on memory processes.

The study was conducted by members of the psychology department at Israel's University of Haifa. It was published in The Journal of Neuroscience.

Together, our findings may support a wide therapeutic application for cannabinoids in the treatment of conditions associated with the inappropriate retention of aversive memories and stress-related disorders.

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The study used rats instead of humans, but it could lead Israel to conduct clinical trials with soldiers:

There is already talk in Israel about conducting clinical trials on soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces to investigate the effects of cannabinoids on PTSD, but [Dr.] Akirav says she will continue to work at present with animals. She believes that in the case of PTSD, the cannabinoids, which seem to be a perfect fit to cure many disorders and diseases in our bodies, have an effect on emotional memory.

In related news, the Israeli Ministry has approved the use of marijuana for a 14 year old cancer patient.

Full post as published by TalkLeft on December 23, 2009 (boomark / email).