Medicinal Marijuana and Ptsd
Medicinal Marijuana and PTSD
Lorri S. Gray
Western Governors University
Abstract
In this paper I intend to show you that the best treatment for PTSD is in fact medicinal marijuana, also known as cannabis. I will show past and present studies and research analysis that shows that properly used, cannabis can successfully treat PTSD . PTSD sufferers are among the highest users of cannabis. Research shows that not only can cannabis help the PTSD patient, with nightmares and mood swings, it can also smooth over traumatic memories in which the patient can become more stable. The next step is for congress to legalize its use for medicinal purposes beyond just letting the state decide. Even if the state allows its use medicinally, the government can still prosecute patients for its use. This just shows that regardless of state laws, medicinal marijuana is still illegal.
Medicinal Marijuana and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
In order for medicinal marijuana to be used in the treatment of PTSD, there must first be a willingness to accept the scientific research.
PTSD is a psychiatric disorder brought on by a single horrific experience or traumatic experience. Most commonly diagnosed, are soldiers who have been to war, and women who suffered child sexual abuse. Although anyone who has been through a traumatic experience can develop PTSD. PTSD is a complex disorder and it is very difficult to treat as told by Leveque, 2007. Dr. Leveque has worked with numerous veterans of war that suffer from PTSD. As explained defined by Dr. Mikuryia, 2006, in an article on his website titled Cannabis eases post traumatic stress, “PTSD—a chronic condition involving horrific memories that cannot be erased—is a dissociative identity disorder. The victims’ psyche is fragmented in response to contradictory inputs that cannot be resolved. Dissociative identity disorders are expressed in bizarre or inappropriate behaviors with intense sadness, fear, and anger.
Lorri S. Gray
Western Governors University
Abstract
In this paper I intend to show you that the best treatment for PTSD is in fact medicinal marijuana, also known as cannabis. I will show past and present studies and research analysis that shows that properly used, cannabis can successfully treat PTSD . PTSD sufferers are among the highest users of cannabis. Research shows that not only can cannabis help the PTSD patient, with nightmares and mood swings, it can also smooth over traumatic memories in which the patient can become more stable. The next step is for congress to legalize its use for medicinal purposes beyond just letting the state decide. Even if the state allows its use medicinally, the government can still prosecute patients for its use. This just shows that regardless of state laws, medicinal marijuana is still illegal.
Medicinal Marijuana and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
In order for medicinal marijuana to be used in the treatment of PTSD, there must first be a willingness to accept the scientific research.
PTSD is a psychiatric disorder brought on by a single horrific experience or traumatic experience. Most commonly diagnosed, are soldiers who have been to war, and women who suffered child sexual abuse. Although anyone who has been through a traumatic experience can develop PTSD. PTSD is a complex disorder and it is very difficult to treat as told by Leveque, 2007. Dr. Leveque has worked with numerous veterans of war that suffer from PTSD. As explained defined by Dr. Mikuryia, 2006, in an article on his website titled Cannabis eases post traumatic stress, “PTSD—a chronic condition involving horrific memories that cannot be erased—is a dissociative identity disorder. The victims’ psyche is fragmented in response to contradictory inputs that cannot be resolved. Dissociative identity disorders are expressed in bizarre or inappropriate behaviors with intense sadness, fear, and anger.
References: Bearman, D. (2006). Ptsd and cannabis: A clinician ponders meclanism of action. Retrieved December 07, 2009 from California Cannabis Research Medical Group: http://ccrmg.org/journal/06spr/perspective2.html. Leveque, P. (2007). Medical marijuana: Ptsd medical malpractice. Retrieved December 06, 2009 from Salem News: http://www.salem-news.com/articles/june142007/leveque_61407.php. Mikuriya, T. (2006). Cannabis eases post traumatic stress. Retrieved December 06, 2009 from Mikuriya: http://www.mikuriya.com/cw_ptsd.html. Revisions: I made spelling corrections in the abstract section of my paper. I made many revisions within the body of my paper by rewording many paragraphs and by adding and taking out different information. In the first paragraph I wanted to reword a couple of sentences, mainly because they didn’t make much sense. Also in a few other areas I made corrections either in grammar or by editing in and out information. I felt the information I took out wasn’t necessary to the particular part of information. When I added information it was to make my point more clear. In some cases I added information to make the information I was given, clearer for myself and to my readers. In general I wanted to explain my point and the information within the selections so that anyone reading the paper could grasp the importance of my thesis statement, and understand the information given. I also added case studies from one source. I have read this aloud in order to see if the paper makes sense. During the reading aloud process, I realized that I had to change the following: I had to add case studies to show that there were evidence supporting my thesis statement and also I gave insight on my own battle with PTSD and my experience with cannabis as a medication.