Many say they use cannabis for their mental health, but there's no evidence it helps

NPR | By Will Stone

Published March 17, 2026 at 1:48 AM PDT

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Many people say they use cannabis for their mental health, but researchers find there is little to no evidence that cannabis can be beneficial for any psychiatric condition.

Many say they use cannabis for their mental health, but there's no evidence it helps

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