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The Cannabis That People Are Using for Anxiety Is Probably Making It Worse

  • October 26, 2023

With more and more states legalizing marijuana for both recreational and medicinal purposes, a growing number of people are using cannabis for physical pain relief as well as for mental health issues, like anxiety. In fact, numerous cannabis companies are advertising their products as useful for anxiety; in a recent survey, 41% said of marijuana users said they were taking it to relieve anxiety. “I have patients who use it every day,” said Dr. Beth Salcedo, a psychiatrist and...