The Endocannabinoid System in PTSD: Molecular Targets for Modulating Fear and Anxiety.
Pharmacopsychiatry March 2026 Stanley Lyndon
Fear and anxiety perform essential protective roles, yet when they become dysregulated, they can trap trauma survivors in persistent hypervigilance and distress. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manifests as intrusive memories, avoidance, and heightened arousal long after the precipitating event. Although current pharmacotherapies - including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors,...