Cannabis: A potential efficacious intervention for PTSD or simply snake oil?
Abstract
The ancient Egyptians used willow bark as a remedy for aches and pains, even though they were unaware that salicylic acid was responsible for its anti-pyrogenic and anti-inflammatory actions.[1][1] Based on anecdotal reports and social media chatter, cannabis might yet displace salicylic acid as the
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