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Using medical or recreational marijuana to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions<\/a> doesn\u2019t work, according to two new analyses of existing gold-standard research.<\/p>

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Medical marijuana<\/a> includes products with cannabidiol, or CBD, and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the part of the plant that produces euphoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe found no evidence any form of cannabis is effective in treating anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, which are three of the leading reasons for which cannabis is prescribed,\u201d said Jack Wilson, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Sydney\u2019s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use.<\/p>

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Wilson is the lead author of one of the studies published Monday<\/a> in the journal Lancet Psychiatry, which analyzed results from 54 randomized controlled trials published between 1980 and 2025.<\/p>

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\u201cThe cannabis medications being administered in these studies were largely oral formulations, such as capsules, sprays or oils,\u201d he said. \u201cIn real life, people typically use smoked cannabis, and there is even less evidence of its effectiveness for mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using marijuana also did not improve other mental health conditions such as anorexia<\/a>nervosa; bipolar disorder; obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD; or psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia<\/a>, Wilson said.<\/p>

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Studies on marijuana are often small and can be difficult to conduct, experts say. Still, the randomized controlled trials that made up the Lancet review are the gold-standard of research, said Dr. Deepak Cyril D\u2019Souza, Vikram Sodhi \u201992 Professor of Psychiatry and director of the Yale Center for the Science of Cannabis and Cannabinoids in New Haven, Connecticut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D\u2019Souza, who was not involved in the Lancet study, is the senior author of a recent JAMA paper<\/a> that also explored the effectiveness of natural and synthetic forms of CBD and THC on mental health conditions.<\/p>

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\u201cThese two papers clearly show there isn\u2019t any evidence to recommend the use of cannabis or cannabis derivatives to treat mental health,\u201d D\u2019Souza said. \u201cYet almost every state in the US approves medical marijuana for mental health conditions.\u201d<\/p>

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While little evidence of benefit exists, the use of medical and recreational marijuana for mental health is growing, experts say. Some 27% of people<\/a> between the ages of 16 and 65 in the United States and Canada have used marijuana for medical purposes, with \u201cabout half using it to manage their mental health,\u201d Wilson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cDespite a lack of proof of efficacy, doctors continue to prescribe medical marijuana to treat mental health conditions,\u201d he added. \u201cIn addition, the cannabis industry has connections with some of these studies, which is a conflict of interest that may impact the findings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular use of potent marijuana can be dangerous, experts say, especially to the most vulnerable. Utilizing marijuana during pregnancy<\/a>, adolescence<\/a> and young adulthood can interfere with brain development. Heavy use of marijuana by teens and young adults with mood disorders \u2014 such as depression and bipolar disorder \u2014 is linked to an increased risk of self-harm, suicide attempts and death<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In those individuals at high risk of bipolar or psychotic disorders, such as people with family histories, studies show the use of marijuana raises the risk<\/a> of developing a psychotic or mental health disorder. Using it after the onset of a mental condition can worsen cognition and the chance of relapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile there may be thousands, perhaps millions, of people who use cannabis sporadically, in very modest amounts and do not experience adverse events, we also know of people who used cannabis a few times and suffered catastrophic adverse events that altered the trajectory of their life forever,\u201d D\u2019Souza said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf you are a daily user of high potency cannabis, for example, you may be six times more likely to develop a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder than somebody who\u2019s never used cannabis,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s weed is more powerful and addictive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contributing to the problem: The amount of THC in today\u2019s marijuana has skyrocketed from approximately 4% in the 1970s to an average of 18% to 20% today, D\u2019Souza said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can now buy cannabis in dispensaries that has a THC content of 35%,\u201d he said. \u201cMarijuana concentrates, which are similar to nicotine concentrates, have a THC content of 80%. That\u2019s about 20 times greater than the THC content of cannabis from the 1960s and \u201870s.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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High potency weed is contributing to a rise in addiction as well. In the United States, about 3 in 10 people who use marijuana have cannabis use disorder, the medical term for marijuana addiction, according to the US Centers for Disease and Prevention<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cannabis use disorder<\/a>, also known as marijuana use disorder, is associated with dependence on the use of weed. <\/strong>People are considered dependent on weed when they feel food cravings or have a lack of appetite, irritability, restlessness, and mood and sleep difficulties after quitting, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to turn instead of marijuana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are proven methods to treat mental health concerns, experts say. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, known as SSRIs, are a common pharmaceutical approach for depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leading psychotherapy for these conditions is cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, which is often combined with SSRIs. Cognitive behavior therapy<\/a> is goal-oriented and focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors to improve emotional regulation and mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies has a listing of therapists<\/a> who are CBT-trained that is searchable by zip code. The American Psychological Association also lists CBT-trained therapists under \u201ctreatment methods\u201d in its \u201cFind a Psychologist\u201d tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN\u2019s Life, But Better newsletter<\/a> for information and tools designed to improve your well-being.<\/p>\n

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