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Is cannabis treatment for anxiety, mood, and related disorders ready for prime time?

Abstract

Anxiety and related disorders are the most common mental conditions affecting the North American population. Despite their established efficacy, first-line antidepressant treatments are associated with significant side effects, leading many afflicted individuals to seek alternative treatments. Cannabis is commonly viewed as a natural alternative for a variety of medical and mental health conditions. Currently, anxiety ranks among the top five …

Authors

Turna J; Patterson B; Van Ameringen M

Journal

Depression and Anxiety, Vol. 34, No. 11, pp. 1006–1017

Publisher

Hindawi

Publication Date

11 2017

DOI

10.1002/da.22664

ISSN

1091-4269