Meta-analysis

Medical cannabis did not improve post-traumatic stress disorder. Illustration: depositphotos.com

"An extensive data analysis determines that there is insufficient evidence to support the claim that medical cannabis helps treat anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder."

A new meta-analysis of 54 randomized trials has found that the widespread use of cannabinoids to treat mental and substance use disorders is rarely justified. Overall, there was insufficient randomized trial data to support