A study published 2019 in Frontiers Journal found that CBD (Cannabidiol) may help treat social anxiety disorder in Japanese teenagers.
There is now a growing body of evidence which has found CBD to offer a wide range of therapeutic potential for reducing symptoms of psychological disorders from anxiety to schizophrenia.
Accumulated evidence indicates that cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychotomimetic and nonaddictive main component of the Cannabis sativa plant, reverses anxiety-like behavior.
The double blind study took 37 Japanese teenagers(18-19 years old) with SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder) and avoidant personality disorder.
Cannabis oil containing 300 mg CBD or placebo was given daily for 4 weeks and SAD symptoms were measured at the beginning and end of the treatment period using the Fear of Negative Evaluation Questionnaire and the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale.
The study concluded:
CBD significantly decreased anxiety measured by both scales.
The results indicate that CBD could be a useful option to treat social anxiety. [1]
References
[1] Anxiolytic Effects of Repeated Cannabidiol Treatment in Teenagers With Social Anxiety Disorders
[2] The therapeutic role of Cannabidiol in mental health: a systematic review
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