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FDA Approves Clinical Trial On Cannabis In Veterans With PTSD
The FDA has given MAPS the green light to carry out a study in 320 veterans suffering from moderate to severe PTSD.
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Ukraine excludes PTSD from list of approved conditions for medical cannabis
The Ministry of Health believes more research is needed before millions living with PTSD can access the treatment.
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Anxiety and PTSD most common reasons for medical cannabis use among under 21s, reveals US study
A new study is one of the first to examine medical cannabis use among those under the age of 21 in the United States.
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Ukraine legalises medical cannabis, but are PTSD patients being left behind?
Despite the positive progress, the draft list of qualifying conditions does not yet include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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Healing wounds of war: Cannabis, PTSD, and the war in Ukraine
Adam Kavalier PhD, scientific director of Anthera Pharmaceuticals, explores what we know about medical cannabis in the treatment of PTSD.
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Real-world evidence finds medical cannabis effective in PTSD and comorbid depression
PTSD symptoms significantly reduced three months after starting treatment with cannabis-based medicines.
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Pain, Parkinson’s and PTSD – five new cannabis research studies
New research adds to the evidence base for the use of cannabis in chronic pain, Tourette’s, Parkinson’s, PTSD and lung cancer.
Mental health
New UK data holds hope for cannabis and PTSD
Patients experienced an improvement in symptoms and quality of life when prescribed cannabis.
Mental health
Medical cannabis helps improve sleep in patients with PTSD – study
Consuming medical cannabis helped to reduce sleep disturbances, nightmares and early awakenings.
Mental health
71% of veterans in remission from PTSD with medical cannabis – study
A focus group in the US has explored the use of medical cannabis in veterans with PTSD
Mental health
Medical cannabis shows ‘real promise’ in the treatment of PTSD
Psychiatrist and cannabis prescriber, Dr Niraj Singh, explains why medical cannabis could help patients with PTSD.
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Medical cannabis patients report ‘significant improvements’ in pain, PTSD and sleep disorders
Over 60% of patients found their conditions improved with medical cannabis
Mental health
Clinical trial will assess if CBD can be used to treat PTSD
A new clinical trial could be a breakthrough moment for the treatment of PTSD
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Patient Voices: Jonathan – “PTSD is hard to talk about, especially if you’re using cannabis”
Jonathan had no idea why cannabis was helping him so much, until he was diagnosed with PTSD.
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Cannabis trial for veterans with PTSD produces mixed results
The first randomised placebo-controlled study trial of smoked cannabis for military veterans with PTSD has produced inconclusive results. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania supplied US veterans with one of […]
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First study of cannabis in veterans with PTSD
The first observational study to determine the efficacy of cannabis for veterans with PTSD has gained approval from regulators in the US. US charity, The Battle Brothers Foundation has received […]
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Study to focus on medical cannabis in military veterans with PTSD
A new study is to explore the impact of medical cannabis on military veterans experiencing PTSD. The study, led by Avail Cannabis, will seek to identify the optimal cannabinoid profile […]
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Ukraine War Veteran and MS Patient Receive First Medical Cannabis Prescriptions
Two years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in Ukraine, patients have received the first legal prescriptions for cannabis-based medicines.
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Can Cannabis Help Close the Gender Health Gap? | Cannabis Europa 2026
Clinicians, scientists and patients explored whether medical cannabis could help address longstanding inequalities in women’s health.
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UK Survey Finds Majority of Medical Cannabis Patients Report Improved Mental Health Symptoms
In a new multi-clinic survey, the majority of patients report improvements in their symptoms.
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Boxer Derek Chisora Says Medical Cannabis Helps Combat Chronic Pain After 50 Fights
The former heavyweight boxing contender revealed he is using prescribed medical cannabis to manage chronic pain.
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Advocates Call for Wider Access to Medical Cannabis in Women’s Health Conditions
A new policy model aims to integrate women’s health conditions into medical cannabis frameworks across Europe.
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Lancet Review of Medical Cannabis in Mental Health – What the Study Shows
Researchers concluded that the available evidence rarely justifies the routine prescribing of cannabinoids for mental health conditions.
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12 Things We’ve Learned About Medical Cannabis in 2025
Dr Simon Erridge reflects on some of the key findings published on medical cannabis this year.