Marijuana compound treats schizophrenia with few side effects
Clinical trial
Time Magazine (US)
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
A compound found in marijuana can treat schizophrenia as effectively as antipsychotic medications, with far fewer side effects, according to a preliminary clinical trial. Unlike the main ingredient in marijuana, THC, which can produce psychotic reactions and may worsen schizophrenia, cannabidiol (CBD) has antipsychotic effects, according to previous research in both animals and humans.
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