Could THC Help Cure Nightmares Tied to Horrific Memories?
More than one-third of participants reported no nightmares after 10 weeks, and researchers said side effects were generally mild to moderate.
- Researchers in Berlin reported in Nature Medicine on Wednesday that Dronabinol, a THC-derived medication, significantly reduces nightmares in patients with PTSD, with more than a third reporting their nightmares disappeared entirely.
- Prof. Stefan Röpke explained that during REM sleep—the intense dream phases in which the brain processes experiences and regulates emotions—THC reduces dream activity, thereby alleviating nocturnal stress responses.
- Over ten weeks, more than 170 patients received either Dronabinol or a placebo; more than a third reported no nightmares, 21 percent saw them halved, and five out of six felt markedly improved.
- Patients reported no severe side effects, though some experienced mild dizziness, headache, or increased appetite. The drug specifically targets nightmares but does not treat other PTSD symptoms or accompanying depression.
- Researchers observed no withdrawal symptoms after the study concluded. The team now plans to investigate whether the cannabinoid remains safe and effective over the long term or if tolerance develops.
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THC medication made PTSD nightmares disappear for more than a third of patients
A prescription form of THC helped many people with PTSD escape recurring trauma-related nightmares, with more than one-third reporting that the nightmares disappeared completely after ten weeks. The results could point toward a long-awaited treatment for one of PTSD’s most distressing and stubborn symptoms.
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