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- The Lancet Psychiatry found no evidence that medicinal cannabis treats anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
- The review analyzed 54 randomized controlled trials involving 2,477 participants.
- Lead author Jack Wilson emphasized the need for rigorous evidence before endorsing cannabis as a treatment.
- While some potential benefits for autism and Tourette's were noted, overall evidence quality remained low.
- The findings raise concerns about rising cannabis prescriptions for mental health without sufficient backing.
