Cannabidiol is an exogenous phytocannabinoid that has no psychoactive properties similar to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol. On the contrary, the antipsychotic and anxiolytic actions of cannabidiol have been documented. Cannabidiol even weakens the psychotogenic and addictive potential of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol. Recently, there have been reports of analgesic and anxiolytic effects, as well as many other effects of cannabidiol - as if it was something as a new discovered panacea.
What is your experience with cannabidiol?
Although I do not normally prescribe any cannabis products, I had a positive outcome with CBD oil. A 52 year old female with Sjogren’s syndrome had debilitating anxiety disorder, who poorly responded to conventional treatment and was finally tried with CBD oil. This patient showed very good response to it and got her anxiety under control.
As a BHC clinician of over 40 years, my professional observations follow. The native plant from which MJ originates is very rich in compounds, of which THC is the best known psychoactive compound. It readily binds w/ lipids and very easily crosses the BBB! We need a lot more research on the other compounds. As a clinician, I am very cautious about clinical applications. I treat some folks w/ SUD. They all tend to be poly sub abusers.
Here in the US, I tentatively support CBL's for clinical purposes. On clinical grounds, I do not recommend recreational usage. The vast majority of my clients are already seriously compromised.
Thanks much for offering this topic. I could go on and on in this regard.
Rich
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