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.
And certain seizure and tremor disorders, and as an appetite enhancer for patients on chemo AND as a treatment for IBS and related gastrointestinal issues and further research into novel cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system as a whole is promising for developing future treatments for a whole bunch of ailment incorporating wide ranging systems of the body. I smoke maybe once a month, but that experience is always psychologically rejuvenating and restorative for me.