J. Crippa, A. Zuardi, R. Martín-Santos, S. Bhattacharyya, Z. Atakan, P. McGuire, P. Fusar-Poli
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The nature of the relationship between cannabis use and anxiety, as well as the possible clinical, diagnostic and causal implications, are reviewed.
Abstract
Anxiety reactions and panic attacks are the acute symptoms most frequently associated with cannabis use. Understanding the relationship between cannabis and anxiety may clarify the mechanism of action of cannabis and the pathophysiology of anxiety. Aims of the present study were to review the nature of the relationship between cannabis use and anxiety, as well as the possible clinical, diagnostic and causal implications.
Citation format
CRIPPA, J., et al. Cannabis and anxiety: A critical review of the evidence. HUMAN PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL, 2009, 24.