018 – Can CBD Help With Alzheimer’s Agitation? A geriatrician explains cannabis for dementia

In This Episode:

Dr. K addresses a common question, which is “Can CBD — or cannabis — help with Alzheimer’s agitation?” This episode covers the state of the science when it comes to cannabis and dementia, including interesting new research presented in July at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

She covers:

• CBD for Dementia Agitation
• What Are CBD & THC (Cannabidiol & Tetrahydrocannabinol)
• The Endocannabinoid System
• Why has CBD become so popular?
• 2026 LiBBY trial of CBD for dementia agitation
• Dr. K’s take on the LiBBY trial results
• Why Hospice Eligibility Matters
• Other Research on CBD, THC & Dementia
• Cannabinoids vs Antipsychotics
• Dr. K’s take on cannabinoids for Alzheimer’s agitation
• If you want to try CBD for dementia

Related episode: 

• 014 – Sundowning in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: What to know & do
• 016 – Medications for Sundowning: What Dementia Caregivers Should Know

Related Resources:

• Hospice in Dementia, Medications, & What to Do If You’re Concerned
• 5 Types of Medication Used to Treat Sundowning & Difficult Dementia Behaviors
• Topline Results from LiBBY Trial Show THC/CBD Combination Significantly Reduces Agitation for People with Dementia at End of Life
• Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Action of Cannabidiol
• Effects of rich cannabidiol oil on behavioral disturbances in patients with dementia: A placebo controlled randomized clinical trial
• The Use of Dispensary-Obtained Tetrahydrocannabinol as a Treatment for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia
• An introduction to the endogenous cannabinoid system