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.
the drugs that people take to deal with their anxiety, depression and PTSD don’t actually cure anxiety, depression and PTSD? they just provide relief from the symptoms? no shit
Right? Its like saying that anti-anxiety meds dont cure anxiety. No shit, but they do alleviate the symptoms, which can allow you to work on the problem.