"Cannabis: A Potential Solution for Anxiety?"

While cannabis can reduce anxiety in some people, it can exacerbate it in others, especially if the drug is highly potent. Researchers don’t yet fully understand whether marijuana reduces or causes anxiety. A range of variables have been identified that determine how cannabis makes people feel in the short term, including the type of cannabis being consumed, how it is consumed, and a person’s mental health state prior to consuming the drug. CBD has a calming effect and can reduce THC’s effect on a person’s mind or mood. Experts emphasize that just using the drug, or any other anti-anxiety medication, is only a short-term solution. Cognitive behavioral therapy or mindfulness-based therapies can provide more long-term help for those struggling with anxiety.