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The scant evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights a research gap

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While many people turn to cannabis to help with mental health conditions, scientific evidence is scarce.

While many people turn to cannabis to help with mental health conditions, scientific evidence is scarce. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Hide title Change the title Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Along with chronic pain, mental health conditions are some of the top reasons people use marijuana for medical purposes. But an extensive review of cannabis studies over the … Read more

The review states that cannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions

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The review states that cannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions

Cannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions despite a global increase in patients using it for this purpose, a review has found. The researchers concluded that there is “very little evidence for its effectiveness” in the treatment of anxiety, anorexia nervosa, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder or opioid use disorder. Experts … Read more