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.

Question

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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has actually shown that people with PTSD are more vulnerable to developing a cannabis use disorder when marijuana is used in the long-term treatment of PTSD. The other statements are true. A) Research has indeed shown that marijuana affects the amygdala, which plays a key role in PTSD. B) While marijuana may provide short-term relief, it can lead to long-term problems if used casually without addressing the underlying PTSD. D) This statement is partially true - facing fears is a key aspect of PTSD treatment, but desensitization should be done under the guidance of a mental health professional and not solely relying on marijuana.

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