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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

Using marijuana to relieve anxiety or depression? Science shows there is no evidence CNN

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According to recent studies marijuana does not help with many mental health disorders.

Using medical or recreational marijuana doesn’t work to reduce the symptoms of many mental health conditions, according to two new analyzes of current gold-standard research. Medical marijuana includes products with cannabidiol, or CBD, and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the part of the plant that produces euphoria. “We haven’t found evidence that any form of cannabis is … Read more