Friday, September 23, 2011

Marijuana Administration Could Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

Marijuana Administration Could Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms: "New University of Haifa study:
Marijuana administration after a traumatic experience prevents the development of post-traumatic stress symptoms in a rat model

**In a study performed on rats, the researchers found that marijuana does not erase the traumatic experience, but only the development of post-trauma symptoms**
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Newswise — Cannabinoids (marijuana) administration after experiencing a traumatic event blocks the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-like symptoms in rats, according to a new study conducted at the University of Haifa and published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology."

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