Maria Paula De Lima

Subjective, behavioral and neurobiological effects of cannabis and cannabinoids in social anxiety.

Reviews in the Neurosciences February 26, 2024 Bárbara Dos Anjos Rosário, Jéssica Alves Lemes, Maria Paula De Lima et al.

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a debilitating disorder, characterized by fear and anxiety in social situations. Evidence suggests that the levels of SAD are rising, in particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors and cognitive-behavioral therapy are effective treatments for SAD. Nevertheless, a significant number of patients do not respond well to...