Cannabis, a cause for anxiety? A critical appraisal of the anxiogenic and anxiolytic properties

Abstract Background Cannabis has been documented for use in alleviating anxiety. However, certain research has also shown that it can produce feelings of anxiety, panic, paranoia and psychosis. In humans, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been associated with an anxiogenic response, while anxiolytic...

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Published in:Journal of Translational Medicine
Main Authors: Lara Sharpe, Justin Sinclair, Andrew Kramer, Michael de Manincor, Jerome Sarris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Subjects:
THC
CBD
Cannabinoid
Cannabis
Anxiety
Anxiolytic
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-020-02518-2

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