Surprising Fact
Patients who took the drug had no severe side effects, researchers said on Wednesday, although some reported moderate to mild ones, including “dizziness, headache, or increased appetite.” Researchers also did not see any withdrawal symptoms from patients after the study concluded, and plan to continue researching its safety over longer periods of time.
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Crucial Quote
The Dronabinol used in the study was derived from cannabis plants, and contains one of the primary psychoactive compounds found in the plant—tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly known as THC. “There is evidence suggesting that during REM sleep—the intense dream phases in which the brain processes experiences and regulates emotions—THC reduces dream activity and thereby alleviates nocturnal stress responses,” Röpke said in a statement after the study was published on Wednesday.
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Further Reading
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