A Comparative Study of CBD Oil and Conventional Anti-Anxiety Medication in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

This study investigates the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) oil compared to traditional anti-anxiety medications in patients diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). A total of 120 patients were randomly assigned to either a CBD oil treatment group or a conventional medication group. After 12 weeks, both groups showed significant reductions in anxiety symptoms. However, the CBD group reported fewer side effects compared to the conventional medication group. These results suggest that CBD oil may be a promising alternative for individuals seeking a natural treatment for GAD with fewer side effects.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2024-09-08
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13732496
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Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
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A Comparative Study of CBD Oil and Conventional Anti-Anxiety Medication in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
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A Comparative Study of CBD Oil and Conventional Anti-Anxiety Medication in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) oil compared to traditional anti-anxiety medications in patients diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). A total of 120 patients were randomly assigned to either a CBD oil treatment group or a conventional medication group. After 12 weeks, both groups showed significant reductions in anxiety symptoms. However, the CBD group reported fewer side effects compared to the conventional medication group. These results suggest that CBD oil may be a promising alternative for individuals seeking a natural treatment for GAD with fewer side effects.

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