Cannabis for Concussions

Health and Safety Guidelines: CBD can interact with other medications, especially blood thinners. Always talk to your doctor about your medication interactions before using CBD products. Concussion Alliance does not recommend the illegal use of cannabis or THC products. Check your state guidelines and talk to a medical professional before the use of these products. For more information, visit our health and safety page.

Cannabis and CBD Research

Research on CBD and cannabis (CBD+THC) for concussions, as a neuroprotectant, and for headaches, insomnia, and anxiety. LEARN MORE

Health and Safety

Research on health and safety considerations of CBD and cannabis. LEARN MORE

Cannabis 101

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What is CBD, what does CBD do, and why does CBD help? LEARN MORE

NFL & Cannabis

Discussion of the issues around the NFL & Cannabis. LEARN MORE

Veterans and Cannabis

Information on research, advocacy organizations, and more for veterans. LEARN MORE

Recent Blogs about Cannabis (and Psychedelics)

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Psilocybin may support recovery after traumatic brain injury
Psilocybin may support recovery after traumatic brain injury
Chronic cannabis use may protect young adult athletes from the effects of subconcussive head impacts
Chronic cannabis use may protect young adult athletes from the effects of subconcussive head impacts
Medical Marijuana Might Have Benefits for PTSD Patients
Medical Marijuana Might Have Benefits for PTSD Patients
PTSD: MDMA-assisted therapy is more effective for PTSD than therapy alone
PTSD: MDMA-assisted therapy is more effective for PTSD than therapy alone
Veterans with chronic headaches interested in complementary and integrative medicine provided by the VHA
Veterans with chronic headaches interested in complementary and integrative medicine provided by the VHA
NFL awards $500,000 for Canadian university to study cannabis as a concussion treatment
NFL awards $500,000 for Canadian university to study cannabis as a concussion treatment
Cannabis flower may act as an effective pain reliever for migraines and headaches
Cannabis flower may act as an effective pain reliever for migraines and headaches
Cannabinoids may be beneficial in treating TBI and multiple sclerosis
Cannabinoids may be beneficial in treating TBI and multiple sclerosis
VA secretary is “trying to explore what more we can do” for veterans using cannabis
VA secretary is “trying to explore what more we can do” for veterans using cannabis
CBD & THC reduces neuropathic pain in mice
CBD & THC reduces neuropathic pain in mice
Study shows cannabis use decreases symptom severity after a concussion
Study shows cannabis use decreases symptom severity after a concussion
Effects of acute cannabidiol linked to increased blood flow in regions involving memory processing
Effects of acute cannabidiol linked to increased blood flow in regions involving memory processing
Canadian company develops nose-to-brain technology for fast-acting cannabinoid treatments.
Canadian company develops nose-to-brain technology for fast-acting cannabinoid treatments.
Clinical trial for a CBD pill for concussions
Clinical trial for a CBD pill for concussions
Choosing between marijuana and hemp CBD products
Choosing between marijuana and hemp CBD products
WHO report: CBD has a "good safety profile" and "may be a useful treatment."
WHO report: CBD has a "good safety profile" and "may be a useful treatment."