Regarding the Use of Marijuana in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

question 906

Multiple Choice

Regarding the use of marijuana in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , which of the following statements is FALSE?​

• A) ​Research has shown that marijuana affects the amygdala, and the amygdala plays a key role in PTSD.
• B) ​While casual use of marijuana may make coping with PTSD easier in the short-term, it may, over the long-term leave a person's PTSD untreated while adding a drug abuse problem.
• C) ​Research has not shown people with PTSD to be more vulnerable to developing a cannabis use disorder when marijuana is used in the long-term treatment of PTSD.
• D) ​Research suggests that the key to overcoming PTSD is facing your fears and desensitizing them with marijuana making it easier to face those fears.

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