Anxiolytics & Anxiety
What are Anxiolytics?
An anxiolytic (or antianxiety agent) is a drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Some anxiolytics have been shown to be useful in the treatment of anxiety disorders as have antidepressants such as the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. These components combine to create an unpleasant feeling that is typically associated with uneasiness, fear, or worry.
Marijuana Facts and Resources:
- Cannabidiol, a Cannabis sativa constituent, as an antipsychotic drug
“In conclusion, results from pre-clinical and clinical studies suggest that CBD is an effective, safe and well-tolerated alternative treatment for schizophrenic patients. Future trials of this cannabinoid in other psychotic conditions such as bipolar disorder (50) and comparative studies of its antipsychotic effects with those produced by clozapine in schizophrenic patients are clearly needed.” - The association between anxiety and alcohol versus cannabis abuse disorders among adolescents in primary care settings
“The lack of association of anxiety with cannabis abuse in this group may reflect differences in cannabis’ anxiolytic properties or that this young group has had less exposure thus far. Given adolescence is a time of especially rapid psychosocial, hormonal and brain development, primary care may provide an opportunity for further investigation and, potentially, early screening and intervention.” - The efficacy and safety of nabilone (a synthetic cannabinoid) in the treatment of anxiety
“The results of the study showed a dramatic improvement in anxiety in the nabilone group when compared with placebo” - Cannabidiol as an antipsychotic. A double-blind, controlled clinical trial on cannabidiol vs. amisulpride in acute schizophrenia.
“Cannabidiol significantly reduced psychopathological symptoms of acute psychosis after both, week two and four, when compared to the initial status.” - Single-dose study of nabilone in axious volunteers.
Study regarding the anti-anxiety effects of nabilone.
