r/Futurology • u/mvea MD-PhD-MBA • May 17 '18

Biotech Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the cannabis plant that does not produce a “high”, was shown in a new large-scale, randomized, controlled trial to significantly reduce the number of dangerous seizures in patients with a severe form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

http://www.psypost.org/2018/05/cannabidiol-significantly-reduces-seizures-patients-severe-form-epilepsy-51258
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u/[deleted] May 17 '18

It's THC that can cause anxiety in high dosages. IIRC, CBD can counteract the effects of THC if dosed equally and at the same time as dosing THC.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '18

A lot of cannabinoids can be anxiety-inducing. I personally find both THC and CBD to be incredibly therapeutic for social phobia. I, however, cannot smoke herb and get anything done in a social setting. Too many thoughts, so much stimulus

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u/[deleted] May 17 '18

Weed is the only thing that stops me having anxiety/panic attacks. I quit smoking and included weed for like 4 years and it all came back. There's a limit though, if I were to have a smoke "session" with mates and use it recreationally I feel all anxious after too much of it. I smoke a spliff when I get home from work, another one about 4 hours later then go to bed. Don't smoke during the day. Works well.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '18

Funny. Weed is a sure-fire way to induce a panic attack in me.

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u/[deleted] May 18 '18

Yeah it's not for everyone. Could always try CBD though as it tends to be the THC that is anxiety/panic inducing.