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Purpose Of Review: In the context of ongoing decriminalization and legalization of cannabis, a better understanding of how THC and CBD impact anxiety is critical to elucidate the risks of recreational cannabis use as well as to establish the therapeutic potential of cannabis products for anxiety-related applications.
Recent Findings: Recent literature supports anxiogenic effects of THC administration, which may be attenuated among regular cannabis users. Data regarding anxiolytic effects of CBD administration are mixed. Most newer studies contradict earlier findings in reporting no effects of CBD on anxiety in healthy participants, whereas inconsistent results have been reported among individuals with anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and other clinical populations.
Summary: Future research is needed to reconcile heterogenous findings, explore sex differences in the effects of THC and CBD on anxiety, as well as to assess how effects change with extended exposure, the impact of different CBD doses, and interactions between THC, CBD, and other cannabis compounds.
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