BrikoX2d ago

Huge study finds no evidence cannabis helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD

https://lemmy.zip/post/61166444

Huge study finds no evidence cannabis helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD - Lemmy.zip

> The largest review of medicinal cannabis to date found it doesn’t effectively treat anxiety, depression, or PTSD—despite millions using it for those reasons. Researchers warn it could even make mental health worse, raising risks like psychosis and addiction while delaying proven treatments. Some limited benefits were seen for conditions like insomnia and autism, but the evidence is weak. The findings are fueling calls for stricter oversight as cannabis use continues to rise. Study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(26)00015-5/fulltext [https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(26)00015-5/fulltext] Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260319044656.htm [https://archive.is/newest/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260319044656.htm] — Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

Show threadryannathans2d ago

There were six studies included on anxiety with a total participant count of ~350… What a pathetic attempt of a review

Only 123 participants for PTSD and ONE study included

Show threadTar_Alcaran1d ago

This search led to 634 results, of which 16 were relevant reviews where the mental disorder or SUD was the primary indication that cannabinoids were used to treat. Of these, few reviews included all mental disorders and SUDs (n=6), conducted a meta-analysis (n=4), or thoroughly evaluated the quality of evidence (n=2).

The data is shit. That’s not their fault and it’s mentioned on page 1 of the paper.

Show threadryannathans1d ago
It is their fault when they literally draw the conclusion cannabis does nothing for these conditions when they don’t have the data required to make that conclusion
Show threadZacryon1d ago
This is how meta analyses work:
you look at available research, aggregate over it, draw conclusions. It is not unusual that such meta studies even point out that more research is needed.
Show threadRandomgal
The issue is this is bit a HUGE meta study. The results are being presented disingenuously.
Mar 22 at 12:23pmWeb
Show threadCaveman1d ago
Yeah, doesn’t get as many clicks as “medium-small” meta study does it.