Cannabis shows little benefit for most mental disorders, data review finds

March 17, 2026 10:42 AM

Cannabis shows little benefit for most mental disorders, data review finds

Cannabis-based medicines have shown little evidence of effectiveness for treating most mental health and substance-use disorders, according to a large review of past studies published in a major medical journal on Monday. Medical use of cannabinoids has been expanding, including in the United States, Canada and Australia, where many patients report using cannabis products to manage conditions such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and sleep problems. Researchers reviewed data from 54 ...

Tobacco, Cannabis use may raise heart disease deaths by 50% in five years: studies

May 4, 2025 1:20 PM

Tobacco, Cannabis use may raise heart disease deaths by 50% in five years: studies

Tobacco and cannabis consumption could significantly raise heart disease-related deaths in the coming years, with recent studies predicting a 50 per cent surge in mortality over the next five years. Presented at the ongoing Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 2025 annual scientific sessions in Washington, DC, the twin studies revealed alarming links between substance use and cardiovascular complications. One study projected that tobacco use alone could increase coro...