Medicinal cannabis for the treatment of anxiety disorders
Cannabis can exert paradoxical effects when it comes to anxiety. Different constituents of cannabis (THC and CBD) interact differently with receptors and neurotransmitters in the CNS and endocannabinoid system(ECS). Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is considered to be primarily responsible for the anxiogenic effects of cannabis. Studies have demonstrated that high doses of THC, specifically Δ9-THC, can cause […]
Young Children with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Juvenile obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often starts at the mean age of 10.3 years. However, OCD manifests at even younger age in some patients. An earlier age of onset and a longer duration of illness have been associated with increased persistence of OCD. Objective To understand the clinical presentation, diagnosis and possible treatment of OCD in […]