Cannabis meta-study finds no evidence it helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD
12 hours ago
- #Mental Health
- #Clinical Evidence
- #Medicinal Cannabis
- The largest study on medicinal cannabis found no evidence it effectively treats anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
- The study analyzed 54 randomized controlled trials over 45 years, representing the highest level of clinical evidence.
- While some users report subjective relief, clinical trials did not show sustained improvements in these conditions.
- The study warned that cannabis use for mental health may worsen outcomes and delay access to evidence-based treatments.
- Limited benefits were noted for conditions like insomnia and autism, but evidence remains weak.
- The findings challenge regulatory and prescribing practices that have outpaced clinical evidence.