Medical marijuana for PTSD in Ohio

The National Academies found limited evidence, from one small trial of nabilone, for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. NIH notes there has been little research on whether cannabis is useful for PTSD.

Cannabis can raise the risk of psychosis in people predisposed to it, especially with frequent use. Your physician will ask about your mental health history.

Evidence-based therapies for PTSD exist. Medical marijuana is not a replacement for them.

• A PTSD diagnosis from a licensed clinician (psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor or primary care physician)
• Treatments you’ve tried and current medicines

If another doctor diagnosed you, your physician can confirm it from your records. How to get your records.

• Side effects can include dizziness, sleepiness, and dizziness on standing, which raises the risk of falls in older adults.
• Cannabis raises the risk of motor vehicle crashes. Never drive while impaired.
• Frequent use is linked to cannabis use disorder, and to psychosis in people predisposed to it.
• Smoking cannabis during pregnancy is linked to lower birth weight.
• Cannabis can interact with other medicines. Your physician reviews your medicines before recommending.

Your physician explains the risks and benefits for you before recommending, as Ohio requires.