Can cannabis treat anxiety? It's complicated

Marijuana companies and users proclaim the drug’s utility as a treatment but hard evidence is more difficult to come by.

Cannabidiol as a Potential Treatment for Anxiety Disorders

CBD as a treatment for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder when administered acutely; however, few studies have investigated chronic CBD dosing.

Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep: A Large Case Series

A recent surge in scientific publications has found preclinical and clinical evidence documenting value for CBD in some neuropsychiatric disorders, including epilepsy, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Evidence points toward a calming effect for CBD in the central nervous system. Interest in CBD as a treatment of a wide range of disorders has exploded, yet few clinical studies of CBD exist in the psychiatric literature.

Cannabis Oil Helped Me Through a Job-Anxiety Spiral

I remembered CBD’s calming effects from when my family procured CBD oil from the Canadian government (this was pre-weed legalization) to help treat my younger sister, who is nonverbal autistic and suffers from tantrum-like panic attacks.

CBD Didn't Cure My Anxiety—but I’m Still Not Dropping It From My Self-care Routine

The jury on using CBD for anxiety is still out. But as long as it’s not hurting, you won't get me to stop using it as a form of self-care.

CBD Lures Stressed-Out Parents Looking to Unwind

Caught in the churn of long days and sleepless nights, some parents have found solace in a nonintoxicating chemical derived from hemp. But is it safe?

CBD sales are soaring, but evidence is still slim that the cannabis derivative makes a difference for anxiety or pain

The CBD craze started in 2018, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex, the first drug containing CBD, used to treat two rare and severe types of childhood epilepsy. Since that approval, research on the possible medical applications of CBD has risen sharply. But while the ads boasting its benefits are ubiquitous, there is still much we scientists don’t know, including whether CBD can actually reduce stress and anxiety.

Do Those Stress-Relieving Drinks Really Work?

A new crop of wellness beverages claim to help you feel more calm and relaxed, but some experts are skeptical that they can live up to the hype.

Everything You Need to Know About Using CBD for Pain and Anxiety

The compound, found in the cannabis plant, is thought to be good for muscle pain, headaches, and anxiety, among other things. But what does the research say?

I Have Discovered the Power of CBD — and It's Well-Worth the Hype

I realize that CBD may not be for everyone. I’ve tried multiple brands, and for some reason, only one particular tincture from one particular brand in one particular strength has worked for me (Green Earth Medicinals Extra Strength Sublingual Drops).

I Took CBD Oil Every Day for My Anxiety—Here's What Went Down

When I first learned about CBD oil, I'll admit I was a bit skeptical. My mind immediately turned to weed and the unnerving experiences I'd had with heightened anxiety in college.

If You Haven’t Tried CBD Yet, Now Is The Time

What’s become your lockdown coping mechanism? A fast and furious exercise regime? A daily dose of meditation? Or perhaps you’ve turned to CBD? One of the wellness industry’s newest wonder ingredients, CBD tends to provoke mixed opinions.

Use of Cannabidiol for the Treatment of Anxiety: A Short Synthesis of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Evidence

CBD has drawn increased attention as a potential treatment, as the majority of existing data suggest it is safe, well tolerated, has few adverse effects, and demonstrates no potential for abuse or dependence in humans.