Cannabis does not improve mental health, says study

Cannabis does not improve mental health, says study

Cannabis is not an effective treatment for mental health conditions, conclude experts

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By Sarah MooreOct 30 2019Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor)

A team in Australia has reviewed available evidence over a period of almost 30 years to investigate the effectiveness and safety of medicinal cannabinoids in the treatment of mental health disorders.

They found little evidence to back up claims that cannabis can assist in treating depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Tourette syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, or psychosis.

This contradicts the increasing claims that it is effective at treating mental health, which acts as a huge warning as cannabis becomes increasingly legalized.