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Quality of Life Among Patients Using Cannabis to Manage Anxiety: A Longitudinal Observational Study

As our knowledge and understanding of the therapeutic role of cannabis evolve through increased research, cannabis products are increasingly being used as a treatment for several medical conditions. Recent evidence suggests that cannabis may exert anxiolytic effects, which has led to considerable interest in using cannabis for the management of anxiety. Accordingly, there is a need to examine the effect of cannabis use on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with anxiety. The aim of this observational study was to measure the HRQoL for 1 year of 60 participants who used medical cannabis products primarily to manage their anxiety symptoms.

Effects of Two Cannabidiol Oil Products on Self-Reported Stress Relief: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Estimated rates of past-month cannabidiol (CBD) use in the general public are 13–26% and emerging research examines CBD as a potential adjunct treatment for several medical conditions, including stress-related disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, and chronic pain). However, little is known about the effects of different CBD products on self-reported stress. The present study compared the effects of two delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-free CBD tincture products – (1) an isolate CBD oil and (2) a broad spectrum CBD oil – on self-ratings of effectiveness of the product and ability to manage stress.