Tuesday 29 October 2019

Lack of evidence showing medical cannabis helps mental health conditions, scientists say

Lack of evidence showing medical cannabis helps mental health conditions, scientists say There is inadequate evidence that cannabinoids relieve depression, anxiety disorders or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, scientists have said.

The meta-analysis also looked at the impact of medicinal cannabinoids on Tourette's syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosis.

Research which combined 83 studies involving 3,000 people suggested their use for the six mental health conditions cannot be justified based on the current evidence. The Independent

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