Feeling Anxious? How Music Therapy May Help Calm You Down
Music therapy anxiety treatment offers a promising non-pharmacological approach to managing anxiety symptoms. This adjunctive therapy can complement cannabis use by reducing anxiety through autonomic nervous system modulation. Understanding music…
Cannabis Use Among Individuals Treated with Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: Correlates, Patterns, and Motivations for Use.
Cannabis use patterns opioid disorder patients reveal frequent use linked to anxiety and other factors. Understanding these patterns is essential for clinicians managing opioid use disorder. This study highlights motivations and usage trends among…
Cannabis Use and Sexual Identity Exploration in Emerging Adulthood: A Call for Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Campus Mental Health Strategies.
Cannabis use and mental health are closely linked in emerging adulthood, especially among LGBTQ+ university students. This phase involves identity exploration and increased risk-taking behaviors. Understanding these patterns is vital for developing…
Canadian Real-World Evidence: Observational 24-Week Outcomes for Health Care Practitioner Authorized Cannabis
This Canadian study provides valuable insights into medical cannabis real-world effectiveness over 24 weeks. Patients authorized by health care practitioners showed improvements in pain, sleep, and anxiety. The observational design reflects actual…
Randomised Controlled Trial Evidence on Medicinal Cannabis for Treatment of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: A Scoping Review.
This scoping review synthesizes randomised controlled trial evidence medicinal cannabis for treating mental health and substance use disorders. The review addresses previous limitations in study design and quality. It provides clinicians with a clearer…
Evaluating Cannabis Anxiety Study Quality and Clinical Relevance
This article examines cannabis anxiety study quality and its impact on clinical relevance. Understanding study quality is essential for interpreting medical cannabis anxiety relief claims. Patients and clinicians benefit from evidence-based insights on…
Associations of Cannabis Use, Other Substances, and Lifestyle Choices on Anxiety in Medical Cannabis Patients Across 45 Days
This 45-day study highlights medical cannabis anxiety relief among patients using cannabis alongside other substances and lifestyle choices. Medical cannabis showed the largest anxiety reduction compared to other interventions. These findings support…
The Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy (CAN-PACT): A Multi-Phase Program Overview
The CAN-PACT program focuses on psychedelic-assisted therapy cancer patients to address demoralization syndrome. This multi-phase initiative aims to improve supportive care for advanced cancer patients. It establishes clinical infrastructure and training…
Research on Cannabis Use and Pre-Trauma Insomnia
Pre-trauma insomnia cannabis use is linked to increased risk of substance use after trauma. Research shows insomnia symptoms before trauma predict cannabis use in the following weeks. Clinicians should screen for sleep disturbances to identify substance…
New Study Questions Cannabis for Anxiety and Depression
This article reviews clinical evidence cannabis anxiety depression to assess medical marijuana's role in treatment. The study challenges assumptions about cannabis benefits for anxiety and depression. Clinicians require evidence-based guidance for…
