Nothing at all new here – Just a simple repost of an article I stumbled across earlier. All I’d like to know is how they got the funding for this study. I mean really? Pot might ease stress?
No shit.
Oh, and it’s Saturday.
Pot Might Ease PTSD: Study Synthetic marijuana reduced post-traumatic stress disorder in rats -- Robert Preidt
FRIDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Marijuana may help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study.
PTSD affects 10 to 30 percent of people who experience a traumatic event, such as a car accident or terror attack. These people continue to suffer stress symptoms or months and even years after the incident.
Israeli researchers conducted a series of experiments in which rats were subjected to stressful experiences, such as receiving electric shocks. The study found that the rats' stress levels could be reduced by giving them a synthetic form of marijuana that has properties similar to that of the natural plant.
Further investigation revealed that the synthetic marijuana prevents increased release of a stress hormone the body releases in response to traumatic situations.
"The results of our research should encourage psychiatric investigation into the use of cannabinoids in post-traumatic stress patients," wrote study author Dr. Irit Akirav of the department of psychology at the University of Haifa.
The study was published in a recent issue of the Journal of Neuroscience.
SOURCE: University of Haifa, news release, Nov. 4, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
NSS – NO SHIT SATURDAY
Nothing at all new here – Just a simple repost of an article I stumbled across earlier. All I’d like to know is how they got the funding for this study. I mean really? Pot might ease stress?
No shit.
Oh, and it’s Saturday.
Pot Might Ease PTSD: Study Synthetic marijuana reduced post-traumatic stress disorder in rats -- Robert Preidt
FRIDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Marijuana may help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study.
PTSD affects 10 to 30 percent of people who experience a traumatic event, such as a car accident or terror attack. These people continue to suffer stress symptoms or months and even years after the incident.
Israeli researchers conducted a series of experiments in which rats were subjected to stressful experiences, such as receiving electric shocks. The study found that the rats' stress levels could be reduced by giving them a synthetic form of marijuana that has properties similar to that of the natural plant.
Further investigation revealed that the synthetic marijuana prevents increased release of a stress hormone the body releases in response to traumatic situations.
"The results of our research should encourage psychiatric investigation into the use of cannabinoids in post-traumatic stress patients," wrote study author Dr. Irit Akirav of the department of psychology at the University of Haifa.
The study was published in a recent issue of the Journal of Neuroscience.
SOURCE: University of Haifa, news release, Nov. 4, 2009
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I conducted similar tests back in my high school days. The only difference was it didn't cost the taxpayers a dime :)
Ha! Thanks for doing your part for the stimulus plan Ann!
Stoned rats. Ha! Did the article mention anything about pot easing stress in general or giggling a lot?
Also, I should explain about that award I gave you. Over in the momosphere, there is a lot of link exchanging via awards. It's a great way to meet other bloggers and check out their sites. You copy the graphic then follow the instructions.
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