Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may occur in people who have experienced a traumatic event. People with PTSD have intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to their experience long after the trigger event. They may relive it through flashbacks or nightmares; they may feel sadness, fear or anger; and they may feel detached or estranged from other people.
Traditionally, pharmaceutical drugs, including antipsychotics and antidepressants, have been used to manage the symptoms of PTSD, but they often come with undesirable side effects and may not provide adequate relief. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the potential benefits of medical cannabis for treating PTSD.