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EPISODE · Dec 5, 2019 · 23 MIN

Cannabis and PTSD

from The Cannabis Connoisseur · host Bleav + Islah Washington

Today Jack and Ryan discuss PTSD, and how traumatic events can alter your brain chemistry in a way that could find the supplementation of cannabinoids useful for those suffering from it. The causes, symptoms of PTSD, and how fear plays a major role in the process are all topics discussed in today’s episode. Reach out with any questions/comments at [email protected], or visit us @TheCannabisC on Instagram/Twitter where we’re always there to chat! PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE WHO COULD BENEFIT!Show notes for Cannabis and PTSD. (Post traumatic stress disorder)0:00-4:30 Jack and Ryan introduce what is "PTSD" and the importance of understanding the condition. Including the various ways one can experience it.4:31-6:00 Jack and Ryan discuss statistics and how many people are at risk for experiencing PTSD. As well as the feelings and aftermath of living daily with it.6:01-11:55 Jack and Ryan talk secondary kinds of PTSD. Emotional, psychological, etc. Sharing their own experiences with traumatic events.11:56-12:22 Jack and Ryan discuss acute stress disorder, and how it often leads to post traumatic stress disorder. 12:23-14:15 Jack and Ryan discuss the typical treatments for PTSD. ie. prescription drugs, anti-depressants.. and all the negative side affects associated with these drugs. 14:16-17:45 Jack and Ryan details how cannabis can help with PTSD. Revealing a profound study on what the brain does chemically to shield against symptomatic stressors of PTSD. 17:46-18:45 Jack and Ryan discuss how war veterans have used marijuana to help them cope with PTSD. And why high CBD strains are best to utilize for this condition. 18:46-20:19 Jack and Ryan discuss which terpenes are more useful for treating PTSD and which ones to avoid. Providing a list of strains with higher CBD contents. 20:20-23:18 Jack and Ryan wraps up by reiterating the overall factors of PTSD. And how cannabis has helped people to cure these symptoms, improving the quality of life. Sources-https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/what/index.asp https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/post-traumatic-stress-disorde https://www.leafly.com/news/health/cannabis-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd?cacheBuster=justOnce https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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