Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault in adult or childhood.

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Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

For many people, symptoms begin almost right away after the trauma happens. For others, the symptoms may not begin or may not become a problem until years later. Symptoms of PTSD may include:

• Repeatedly thinking about the trauma. You may find that thoughts about the trauma come to mind even when you don’t want them to. You might also have nightmares or flashbacks about the trauma or may become upset when something reminds you of the event.
• Being constantly alert or on guard. You may be easily startled or angered, irritable or anxious and preoccupied with staying safe. You may also find it hard to concentrate or sleep or have physical problems, like constipation, diarrhea, rapid breathing, muscle tension or rapid heart rate.
• Avoiding reminders of the trauma. You may not want to talk about the event or be around people or places that remind you of the event. You also may feel emotionally numb, detached from friends and family, and lose interest in activities.

Clinical Information Related to PTSD / PTS and Marijuana Cannabis

• PTSD
• General use of cannabis for PTSD Symptoms
• Military veterans say pot eases PTSD
• Veterans with PTSD – Medical Marijuana Treatment Options
• Cannabis effects on PTSD: Can smoking medical marijuana reduce symptoms?