Summary: Yes, new research shows using cannabis during adolescence can increase risk of developing mental health disorders by adulthood. Key Points: Recreational cannabis use is illegal for all adolescents in the U.S. Some states allow medical cannabis use for adolescents under strict guidelines Previous research indicates a minor association between adolescent cannabis use and sleep […]
Monthly Archives: September 2026
Marijuana/Cannabis, Mental Health Treatment
Does Cannabis Improve Treatment for Mental Health Disorders?
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Summary: No – data from the most comprehensive study ever conducted on cannabis for mental health shows that cannabis does not improve treatment for mental health disorders, with exceptions for a small number of symptoms in a limited number of disorders. Key Points: Cannabis and several of its derivatives have received approval for use to […]
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Summary: Addiction treatment is really like a lifelong journey from a state of physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual distress and dysfunction to a state of ongoing healing, growth, personal awareness, and overall wellbeing. Key Points: A helpful way to understand what addiction treatment is really like is to reframe it as a recovery journey. […]
