Cannabis use, depressive symptoms, antidepressant use, cardiovascular disease, gender differences

Cannabis and Depression in Women: NHANES Study Findings

By Benjamin Caplan, MD

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April 23, 2026

12 Min Read

A NHANES study reveals cannabis depression gender differences, with women regular users showing nearly doubled odds of depressive symptoms. No similar association was found in men. The cross-sectional design limits causal conclusions.