Cannabis and Mental Health: A Review - PubMed
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- Cannabis use is common among individuals with mental health conditions, often used to manage symptoms.
- There is low-certainty evidence that THC-predominant cannabis may not improve PTSD symptoms.
- Insufficient evidence exists on long-term THC-predominant cannabis effects on anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
- Cannabidiol (CBD) alone may reduce anxiety in anxiety disorders, but evidence is emerging and low-certainty.
- THC-predominant cannabis poses risks like worsening mania in bipolar disorder and increasing psychotic symptoms.
- About 30% of past-year cannabis users develop Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), with half experiencing moderate/severe outcomes.
- Adolescents and young adults using high-THC products face higher risks of psychosis, CUD, and self-harm.
- Cannabis should be avoided by high-risk groups, including youth, those with psychotic/bipolar disorders, and pregnant individuals.
- Current evidence does not support cannabis for mental health treatment due to substantial risks.
- Clinicians should discuss cannabis use with patients as it impacts symptoms and is a modifiable risk factor.