06/04/2019
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was first observed in World War I combat veterans. Doctors dubbed it “shell shock,” based on the belief that only men who’d been exposed to exploding shells, or bombs, were affected. Now we know anyone exposed to a distressing or traumatic event Read More
04/06/2019
Fatigue. Restlessness. Sweating. Difficulty concentrating. Racing thoughts. Excessive worry. Fear. Insomnia. Nausea. Palpitations. These are some of the symptoms experienced by the 40 million U.S. adults who suffer from anxiety. The disorder is highly treatable, yet only a fraction of pe Read More
04/04/2019
Now that 33 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have legalized medical marijuana, there’s an increased demand for answers about it: How safe is it? What are the long-term effects? Does it kill brain cells and cause a spike in teen pot smoking? For years, it was difficult Read More
01/11/2019
Cannabidiol (CBD) can help patients with PTSD manage the memories of their trauma and reduce their mood symptoms. Discover how CBD works with the brain to improve the well-being of PTSD patients. What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops Read More
11/28/2017
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed off on adding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to the list of qualifying conditions for the legal use of medical marijuana in the state on Saturday, November 11, 2017 — a statement made in honor of Veterans Day. PTSD is a severe condition th Read More
11/22/2017
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition caused by a traumatic experience that starts to haunt a person’s everyday life. Stress and anxiety are common reactions to severe psychological shock, but usually, people mend naturally. The inability to bounce back and recover after a ter Read More
11/21/2017
When a traumatic event occurs, it’s not always a simple thing to move past the experience. Those with a psychological condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), experience anxiety or even flashbacks due to the shock of the experience. Although a combination of therapy and Read More
