Medical cannabis has shown to be effective in treating mental health conditions, according to a new report.
Realm of Caring (RoC), a nonprofit dedicated to cannabinoid research, has published a paper in Frontiers in Psychiatry that examines the benefits of medicinal cannabis products for individuals with anxiety and depression, two of the most common mental health conditions. Both conditions can be debilitating if not well-managed and medical marijuana can be an effective treatment option.
Previous research supports the use of the plant to treat symptoms, and the longitudinal study builds upon and solidifies the findings of these studies. However, there have also been studies that have shown adverse effects. Thus, continued research is necessary to determine whether the risks outweigh the benefits, and even so, individuals can respond in different ways.
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