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BMC Psychiatry May 2014 PMID 24884989

A positive association between anxiety disorders and cannabis use or cannabis use disorders in the general population--a meta-analysis of 31 studies.

Karina Karolina Kedzior, Lisa Tabata Laeber

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The discussions reflect varied perspectives, including critiques like questioning alarmism and calls for comprehensive evidence, and personal observations about cannabis' effects. The language ranges from skeptical to supportive, showing moderate engagement and interest, yet no evidence of profound or widespread impact beyond the debate.

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The comments suggest the publication is noteworthy but not widely viewed as transformative, simply part of ongoing debates.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found a small but significant positive link between anxiety disorders and both cannabis use and cannabis use disorders in the general population, with cannabis use increasing anxiety risk over time.
  • The research analyzed 31 studies and showed that people with anxiety symptoms or disorders are more likely to use cannabis, and those who use cannabis are at a slightly higher risk of experiencing anxiety later.
  • The findings held true even after accounting for other factors like other mental health issues and demographic differences, indicating a consistent association across different groups and study types.
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Empowering Wellness
@empoweringwell1 · X

For patients with PTSD, #medicalcannabis helps alleviate anxiety and fear. https://t.co/uz1SeU04QI https://t.co/a0BJVJjLzT

Jan 28, 2020 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 2,951 followers View post →
Matt Elrod
@melrod42 · X

@IASIC3 "The main finding of the current meta-analysis is that cohorts with anxiety are more likely to use cannabis (odds of 1.24) or have a cannabis use disorder (odds of 1.68; Table 4)." https://t.co/dxTAyiLazA

Aug 27, 2023 · 3 likes · 668 followers View post →
brudi_lambo
@brudi_lambo · X

Also offenbar ist es schlecht für Leute mit Psychose das zu nehmen und verschlimmert diese. Ich habe einfach n paar studien hier: https://t.co/mC8XsyRDjo

Aug 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 84 followers View post →
WIEMBERG MATA PERRITOS POR KETA
@AspiranteaNegro · X

@sandrymoraless https://t.co/exFFRaS3YF https://t.co/6ymoBYE5Za https://t.co/vFtvnVxSAR https://t.co/UbRVoLmytt https://t.co/o6N7mhmisB https://t.co/ZRsgaXasDv https://t.co/lzfrUNA47G

Sep 12, 2023 · 1 like · 767 followers View post →
Matt Elrod
@melrod42 · X

@IASIC3 "The main finding of the current meta-analysis is that cohorts with anxiety are more likely to use cannabis (odds of 1.24) or have a cannabis use disorder (odds of 1.68; Table 4)." https://t.co/dxTAyiLazA

Sep 1, 2023 · 1 like · 668 followers View post →
Looeesa_Platt
@Looeesa_Platt · X

RT @Looeesa_Platt: @ElChoferDeMafe @JuanPabloRuiz97 @SoyMelibeo ¿Cómo se puede hablar de alarmismo si no se ven los títulos completos de lo…

Aug 30, 2025 · 1 share · 9,531 followers View post →

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Looeesa_Platt
@Looeesa_Platt · X

RT @Looeesa_Platt: @ElChoferDeMafe @JuanPabloRuiz97 @SoyMelibeo ¿Cómo se puede hablar de alarmismo si no se ven los títulos completos de lo…

Aug 30, 2025 · 1 share · 9,531 followers View post →
Looeesa_Platt
@Looeesa_Platt · X

@ElChoferDeMafe @JuanPabloRuiz97 @SoyMelibeo ¿Cómo se puede hablar de alarmismo si no se ven los títulos completos de los estudios? Hasta hace 15 años los psiquiatras solo hablaban de la evidencia de dependencia psicológica xq no había más; ahora sí. No es moralismo (aquí, “positivo” no es bueno https://t.co/Yxsxc4dTP6

Aug 30, 2025 · 1 share · 9,531 followers View post →
Henry Benedict
@henrybenedict_X · X

@zachdavis55555 @IngrahamAngle @AlexBerenson 1. https://t.co/5gSvbmEQFN 2. https://t.co/ELfgyuW8av 3. https://t.co/xqe2paBBDW 4. https://t.co/xeC5xY0aNm

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Red is alive
@redisalive1917 · X

@tilt66 https://t.co/8O3nzChQUS J'ai rarement vu quelqu'un faire un cherry picking aussi outrancier que vous. Mais ce n'est pas étonnant venant de la part d'un membre du lobby du cannabis NORML. Même d'autres militants pro-cannabis sont plus honnêtes: https://t.co/Raww9bjDyj https://t.co/EXtVkIpoxE

Jul 29, 2025 · 206 followers View post →
WIEMBERG MATA PERRITOS POR KETA
@AspiranteaNegro · X

@sandrymoraless https://t.co/exFFRaS3YF https://t.co/6ymoBYE5Za https://t.co/vFtvnVxSAR https://t.co/UbRVoLmytt https://t.co/o6N7mhmisB https://t.co/ZRsgaXasDv https://t.co/lzfrUNA47G

Sep 12, 2023 · 1 like · 767 followers View post →
Matt Elrod
@melrod42 · X

@IASIC3 "The main finding of the current meta-analysis is that cohorts with anxiety are more likely to use cannabis (odds of 1.24) or have a cannabis use disorder (odds of 1.68; Table 4)." https://t.co/dxTAyiLazA

Sep 1, 2023 · 1 like · 668 followers View post →
Matt Elrod
@melrod42 · X

@IASIC3 "The main finding of the current meta-analysis is that cohorts with anxiety are more likely to use cannabis (odds of 1.24) or have a cannabis use disorder (odds of 1.68; Table 4)." https://t.co/dxTAyiLazA

Aug 27, 2023 · 3 likes · 668 followers View post →
CRUX Psychology
@cruxpsychology · X

Sources: (StatsCan, 2022) https://t.co/1xzHJKQp4v (Xue et al., 2020) https://t.co/mzIszKiO0N (Kedzior & Laeber, 2014) https://t.co/0zlZ80YA4n

Jun 5, 2023 · 400 followers View post →
Daniel Pacheco
@Dtpacheco · X

@maconhice2 Bom dia, posso dar um pitaco? De vez em quando joga uns artigos provando as afirmações que vc faz em relação a Canabis. Tipo esse aqui: https://t.co/2sGmhW9m8K

May 12, 2021 · 271 followers View post →
brudi_lambo
@brudi_lambo · X

Also offenbar ist es schlecht für Leute mit Psychose das zu nehmen und verschlimmert diese. Ich habe einfach n paar studien hier: https://t.co/mC8XsyRDjo

Aug 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 84 followers View post →
Hugie_uno
@sine8203 · X

RT @empoweringwell1: For patients with PTSD, #medicalcannabis helps alleviate anxiety and fear. https://t.co/uz1SeU04QI https://t.co/a0BJV…

Jan 28, 2020 · 3 shares · 212 followers View post →
nomvet☠
@Nomvet · X

RT @empoweringwell1: For patients with PTSD, #medicalcannabis helps alleviate anxiety and fear. https://t.co/uz1SeU04QI https://t.co/a0BJV…

Jan 28, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,802 followers View post →
Larry Konecny
@LarryKonecny · X

RT @empoweringwell1: For patients with PTSD, #medicalcannabis helps alleviate anxiety and fear. https://t.co/uz1SeU04QI https://t.co/a0BJV…

Jan 28, 2020 · 3 shares · 462 followers View post →
Empowering Wellness
@empoweringwell1 · X

For patients with PTSD, #medicalcannabis helps alleviate anxiety and fear. https://t.co/uz1SeU04QI https://t.co/a0BJVJjLzT

Jan 28, 2020 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 2,951 followers View post →