Does CBD Oil Help With Schizophrenia?
By Linda Rath
Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Casarella, MD on December 15, 2021
Editor's note: This article was updated on 1/5/2021.
Many people say CBD helps them manage health issues like pain, anxiety, sleep trouble, and PTSD. CBD is short for cannabidiol, a natural compound in cannabis (also known as marijuana) and hemp plants. It has the same chemical makeup as cannabis but doesn’t cause a high.
In 2018, the FDA approved a form of CBD to treat seizures in children. Scientists are also studying CBD oil -- the most concentrated form -- for dozens of other health conditions, including schizophrenia.What the Experts Say Joseph Pierre, MD, a psychiatrist and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, says CBD’s potential role in schizophrenia treatment starts with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound in cannabis that causes a high. THC can cause psychotic symptoms in some people, he says. And long-time cannabis users, especially those who start when they’re young, may be more likely to get a disorder like schizophrenia...
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1.https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/features/cbd-oil-schizophrenia