Therapeutic Intervention of Cannabinoids in a Pre-Clinical Rat Model of PTSD

National Legalization of Cannabis has occurred in Canada. Very little is known about the different compounds in the Cannabis Plant. The two main compounds are THC and CBD. Both of them have shown some benefits for different conditions. We would like to determine the best dose and ratio of compounds within the Cannabis plant for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and Anxiety to build evidence for a large-scale clinical trial. More data will help support safe and effective use of Cannabis, which may provide an alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals. We would also like to determine how best to integrate medical Cannabis into current treatment options.

Faculty Supervisor:

Yanbo Zhang

Student:

Jacob Cohen

Partner:

Aurora Cannabis

Discipline:

Pharmacy / Pharmacology

Sector:

Medical devices

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