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Study: Cannabis Component May Treat Psychosis - Cannabis News
LONDON — An ingredient in cannabis called cannabidiol or CBD has shown promise in a clinical trial as a potential new treatment for psychosis, scientists said Friday.
In research involving 88 people with psychosis, a mental disorder characterized by anxiety, paranoia and hallucinations, the scientists found patients treated with CBD had lower levels of psychotic symptoms than those who received a placebo.
They were also more likely to be rated as improved by their psychiatrist, the study found, and there were signs of better cognitive performance and functioning.
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