Because the Endocannabinoid System Moderates the Functioning of the Amygdala

question 356

Multiple Choice

Because the endocannabinoid system moderates the functioning of the amygdala, cannabis may be useful in the short term in treating military veterans who are suffering debilitating stress reactions to their combat experiences, a condition known as

• A)battlefield conversion disorder.
• B)generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
• C)depersonalization\derealization disorder.
• D)post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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