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Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci March 2025 PMID 39299947

Cannabis, cannabinoids and health: a review of evidence on risks and medical benefits.

E Hoch, N D Volkow, C M Friemel, V Lorenzetti, T P Freeman, W Hall

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The discussions reflect a nuanced view of the publication, with posts praising its comprehensive nature and mentioning specific conditions like chronic pain, epilepsy, and neurological disorders. Words like 'balance,' 'important,' and phrases emphasizing 'benefits and risks' reveal a tone of cautious optimism combined with concern. This tone, along with references to regulatory and medical implications, indicates that the publication holds some influence over discussions about medical and recreational use of cannabis.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge that the review presents a balanced view, recognizing potential benefits such as relief from chronic pain and epilepsy, while also highlighting risks like addiction and mental health issues.

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Discussions show a high level of curiosity, with posts referencing specific conditions and implications, and some expressing a desire to explore safe medical applications.

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Many posts mention the significance of the review and quote key findings, but some are superficial or simply share the publication without deep analysis.

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The discussions suggest the review could influence perceptions and policy, as evidenced by comments about medical alternatives and regulatory considerations, but some posts remain surface-level.

Abstract in brief

  • The international legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use continues to grow, with a focus on its potential medical benefits and the risks associated with recreational use.
  • Regular consumption of high-THC cannabis can lead to addiction (cannabis use disorder), acute negative health effects like mental or cardiovascular issues, and long-term problems such as impaired learning and mental health disorders, especially in younger users.
  • While medical cannabis can provide modest benefits for certain conditions like chronic pain and epilepsy, the overall evidence for treating various mental and physical health issues remains inconclusive, and safety concerns persist regarding its use.
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Valentina Lorenzetti (she/her)
@vale_addiction · X

Our umbrella review on the risks & medical benefits of cannabis is out!

Sep 22, 2024 · 18 likes · 2 shares · 798 followers View post →
David Bonnier
@bonnier_david · X

Pretty big admission from co-author Dr. N. Volkow, head of the world's largest agency on drug abuse (NIDA). https://t.co/dMG9XWHd4W The authors concludes that medical cannabis may have therapeutic benefits for conditions such as chronic pain, intractable epilepsy, spasticity,

Sep 25, 2024 · 16 likes · 7 shares · 1,087 followers View post →
I am Billy
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Apr 25, 2025 · 6 likes · 2,840 followers View post →
Greenthumb_one
@Greenthumb_one · X

Cannabis, cannabinoids & health: a review of evidence on risks and medical benefits https://t.co/Dew16iIhJS https://t.co/ABfBwd444r

Sep 20, 2024 · 4 likes · 4,510 followers View post →
Sergio Rueda
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Cannabis, cannabinoids and health: a review of evidence on risks and medical benefits https://t.co/rOfXsMQsP8

Sep 25, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 245 followers View post →
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@QNorge · X

Ops! Glemte linken: https://t.co/sWtqQ05v1O

Sep 27, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 105 followers View post →

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AK-16A
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去年ぼくが引っ越した直後くらいに出てきて爆笑した論文これ https://t.co/bKJEx4qTu7

Sep 29, 2025 · 47 followers View post →
Dr Richard Palmquist
@DrRPalmquist · X

Review Cannabis, cannabinoids and health: a review of evidence on risks and medical benefits E Hoch et al. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2025 Mar. https://t.co/1g5XN7Q4QX

Jul 22, 2025 · 4,726 followers View post →
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dra. neurolopink ⋆౨
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@JoaquimInglez enfim, aqui alguns exemplos de muitos dos recentes que trazem dados importantes sobre o uso RECREATIVO da cannabis: - https://t.co/S0NsF3O9Fp - https://t.co/uDyQlJH4nV - https://t.co/0GGqHR8Ux5 - https://t.co/pWyKp8mlWY sobre epilepsia: https://t.co/RLEaJzMHZb

Jun 11, 2025 · 1 like · 380 followers View post →
Deschedule
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@JenniferLederle @MikeTyson Chronic Pain Management: https://t.co/t7MAPpB1nE Multiple Sclerosis Symptom Relief: https://t.co/gZ84mFyYOb Neurological Disorders: https://t.co/83daxIMlBX Patient-Reported Benefits: https://t.co/ofj8HHQ8Df Inflammatory Conditions: https://t.co/RwkCunaZad

Jun 10, 2025 · 851 followers View post →
Draknor
@draknor_canis · X

@anitternabrisa @celextecomx @raiam700 Hoch et al. (2024) – “Cannabis, cannabinoids and health: a review of evidence on risks and medical benefits” https://t.co/ROFFgOUCnf

Jun 10, 2025 · 23 followers View post →
I am Billy
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Apr 25, 2025 · 6 likes · 2,840 followers View post →
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@psychopharmacol · X

Review: Cannabis is often used as adjuvant to standard medicines, but it may produce small to modest benefits in treating chronic pain, muscle spasticity, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and refractory epilepsy (CBD) 1/2 https://t.co/ehZsWi4Kti https://t.co/Ve1wIKrfPA

Mar 17, 2025 · 1 like · 575 followers View post →
Leopoldo Santos-Neto
@leosantosIII · X

Canabinoides podem aliviar a dor neuropática e melhorar o sono em casos de dor crônica, mas têm eficácia limitada e são recomendados como tratamento de segunda ou terceira linha devido ao custo e à tolerância com uso prolongado. (

Dec 14, 2024 · 581 followers View post →
Leopoldo Santos-Neto
@leosantosIII · X

CBD na Prática Clínica: Benefícios, Riscos e Cuidados Essenciais. #Medicina (

Dec 14, 2024 · 581 followers View post →
James G. Wigmore
@JGWigmore · X

RT @JGWigmore: A good, short, general review of medical cannabis. https://t.co/95BcFa3zhc #wigmoreoncannabis https://t.co/k6sG8ygLEl

Oct 16, 2024 · 1 share · 1,257 followers View post →
James G. Wigmore
@JGWigmore · X

A good, short, general review of medical cannabis. https://t.co/95BcFa3zhc #wigmoreoncannabis https://t.co/k6sG8ygLEl

Oct 15, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,257 followers View post →
Kenneth Maarud
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RT @QNorge: Ops! Glemte linken: https://t.co/sWtqQ05v1O

Sep 27, 2024 · 1 share · 514 followers View post →
NotThatQ
@QNorge · X

Ops! Glemte linken: https://t.co/sWtqQ05v1O

Sep 27, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 105 followers View post →
NotThatQ
@QNorge · X

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RT @ruedagento: Cannabis, cannabinoids and health: a review of evidence on risks and medical benefits https://t.co/rOfXsMQsP8

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Sergio Rueda
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Cannabis, cannabinoids and health: a review of evidence on risks and medical benefits https://t.co/rOfXsMQsP8

Sep 25, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 245 followers View post →
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RT @bonnier_david: Pretty big admission from co-author Dr. N. Volkow, head of the world's largest agency on drug abuse (NIDA). https://t.…

Sep 25, 2024 · 7 shares · 991 followers View post →
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RT @bonnier_david: Pretty big admission from co-author Dr. N. Volkow, head of the world's largest agency on drug abuse (NIDA). https://t.…

Sep 25, 2024 · 7 shares · 1,449 followers View post →
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RT @bonnier_david: Pretty big admission from co-author Dr. N. Volkow, head of the world's largest agency on drug abuse (NIDA). https://t.…

Sep 25, 2024 · 7 shares · 440 followers View post →
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RT @bonnier_david: Pretty big admission from co-author Dr. N. Volkow, head of the world's largest agency on drug abuse (NIDA). https://t.…

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RT @bonnier_david: Pretty big admission from co-author Dr. N. Volkow, head of the world's largest agency on drug abuse (NIDA). https://t.…

Sep 25, 2024 · 7 shares · 990 followers View post →
David Bonnier
@bonnier_david · X

Pretty big admission from co-author Dr. N. Volkow, head of the world's largest agency on drug abuse (NIDA). https://t.co/dMG9XWHd4W The authors concludes that medical cannabis may have therapeutic benefits for conditions such as chronic pain, intractable epilepsy, spasticity,

Sep 25, 2024 · 16 likes · 7 shares · 1,087 followers View post →
Beau Kilmer
@BeauKilmer · X

2⃣ There's a new review of the evidence on risks and medical benefits of cannabis, cannabinoids and health via Eva Hoch, Nora Volkow, Chris Frieml, Valentina Lorenzetti (@vale_addiction), Tom Freeman & Wayne Hall https://t.co/zuszvEnrdk

Sep 24, 2024 · 2 likes · 3,864 followers View post →
Sergio Fernández-Artamendi
@SFArtamendi · X

RT @vale_addiction: Our umbrella review on the risks & medical benefits of cannabis is out!

Sep 23, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,138 followers View post →
Valentina Lorenzetti (she/her)
@vale_addiction · X

Our umbrella review on the risks & medical benefits of cannabis is out!

Sep 22, 2024 · 18 likes · 2 shares · 798 followers View post →
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@Greenthumb_one · X

Cannabis, cannabinoids & health: a review of evidence on risks and medical benefits https://t.co/Dew16iIhJS https://t.co/ABfBwd444r

Sep 20, 2024 · 4 likes · 4,510 followers View post →