Close Menu
Truth Republican
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Guns & Gear
  • Healthy Tips
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Truth Republican
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Guns & Gear
  • Healthy Tips
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
Newsletter
Truth Republican
You are at:Home»Healthy Tips»Using marijuana to cope with stress or trauma may backfire, studies warn
Healthy Tips

Using marijuana to cope with stress or trauma may backfire, studies warn

Buddy DoyleBy Buddy DoyleSeptember 5, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp
Using marijuana to cope with stress or trauma may backfire, studies warn
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

Cannabis is getting stronger, research has shown — and so are its health risks. 

Two new studies raise red flags about how marijuana use may increase paranoia and mental health struggles, especially for people who start using it to cope with anxiety, depression or past trauma.

The first study, published in BMJ Mental Health, looked at more than 3,000 adults who currently or previously used cannabis.

CANNABIS GUMMY POISONINGS SURGE AMONG VULNERABLE GROUP, EXPERTS WARN

Researchers found that people who first tried marijuana to deal with pain, stress or depression were far more likely to struggle with paranoia later. 

Those who only used it out of curiosity or for fun had the lowest levels of paranoia and anxiety.

They also measured how much people were consuming. On average, participants reported using the equivalent of 10 to 17 joints per week — with today’s strains widely reported to be much stronger than in past decades.

According to the American Psychological Association, in the 1960s and 1970s, marijuana averaged about 1% THC; today, many products reach 30% and concentrates can hit 90–95%.

CANNABIS USE RAISES RISK OF HEART ATTACK AND STROKE MORE THAN COCAINE, OTHER DRUGS, MAJOR REVIEW SUGGESTS

Researcher Tom Freeman, a professor at the University of Bath, suggested that cannabis could be tracked like alcohol by standard “THC units,” so users know exactly how much they’re consuming and what it could mean for their health.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER

“This study further spotlights that youth cannabis use can be destructive to developing brains,” Riana Durrett, director of the UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute, told Fox News Digital. 

“Although there are varying opinions about cannabis law and policy reform, everyone can agree that youth prevention is essential to public health and future generations.”

Older woman with anxiety

Durrett, who was not involved in the study, also noted that the findings help to confirm the connections between trauma, anxiety and cannabis use, which are also supported by previous UNLV research.

“There is convincing evidence that cannabis should not be used to self-medicate for anxiety, even though there may be other important medical benefits that also deserve research and attention,” she said.

More research is needed on how cannabis use compares to alcohol, Durrett added.

The second study, published in Psychological Medicine, dug into the link between childhood trauma, paranoia and cannabis use. 

Participants who experienced some kind of trauma, such as physical or emotional abuse, were more likely to suffer paranoia — and marijuana made it worse.

Joints of marijuana next to bud or flower of marijuana

Dr. Giulia Trotta, a psychiatrist at King’s College London and lead author of the first study, said cannabis appears to “exacerbate the effects” of trauma, depending on what a person went through. She urges doctors to screen patients with paranoia for a history of trauma.

Why it matters now

As cannabis legalization widens, more people are turning to marijuana for relief from stress, pain or trauma. But experts warn that self-medicating in this way can backfire.

MORE IN HEALTH NEWS

Professor Marta Di Forti of King’s College London, who worked on both studies, said the findings are a clear warning for policymakers.

“While some individuals turn to cannabis as a way of coping with pain or trauma, this may carry significant risks for their mental health and well-being.”

Read the full article here

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleHouse Dem lashes out at critics after calling illegal immigrants her ‘constituents’: ‘I don’t give a sh–‘
Next Article Tylenol-maker shares sink after report says RFK’s HHS will link to autism

Related Articles

7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts

7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts

September 27, 2025
Common vitamin shown to slash skin cancer risk in some groups, study suggests

Common vitamin shown to slash skin cancer risk in some groups, study suggests

September 26, 2025
Autism symptoms in adults and new virus surge, plus GLP-1 benefits

Autism symptoms in adults and new virus surge, plus GLP-1 benefits

September 26, 2025
Best time to get the flu vaccine this fall as influenza season approaches

Best time to get the flu vaccine this fall as influenza season approaches

September 26, 2025
Blinded Army veteran who survived attack turns trauma into mission to help others

Blinded Army veteran who survived attack turns trauma into mission to help others

September 26, 2025
No more injections? New pill could replace Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss

No more injections? New pill could replace Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss

September 25, 2025
Weight-loss doctor shares how GLP-1s could rewire body against disease

Weight-loss doctor shares how GLP-1s could rewire body against disease

September 25, 2025
Dangerous spike in superbug infections surges across US as experts share cautions

Dangerous spike in superbug infections surges across US as experts share cautions

September 24, 2025
Girl shot in head during Minneapolis church massacre making ‘miraculous’ recovery

Girl shot in head during Minneapolis church massacre making ‘miraculous’ recovery

September 24, 2025
Don't Miss
Obama Presidential Center deposits just M into 0M reserve fund aimed to protect taxpayers

Obama Presidential Center deposits just $1M into $470M reserve fund aimed to protect taxpayers

Bill Maher says to bring back ‘old America,’ the left must tone down their radical progressivism

Bill Maher says to bring back ‘old America,’ the left must tone down their radical progressivism

Balsa Wood Bomber: De Havilland Mosquito

Balsa Wood Bomber: De Havilland Mosquito

Philadelphia DA goes into tirade about ‘fascist’ Trump, ‘Hitler’ when confronted at park in viral video

Philadelphia DA goes into tirade about ‘fascist’ Trump, ‘Hitler’ when confronted at park in viral video

Latest News
Johnny Carson’s legendary CA estate hits market for staggering 0M

Johnny Carson’s legendary CA estate hits market for staggering $110M

September 27, 2025
Affordability takes center stage in New Jersey gubernatorial race as nominees spar over sales tax

Affordability takes center stage in New Jersey gubernatorial race as nominees spar over sales tax

September 27, 2025
Professor at elite college belongs to offshoot of leftist gun club celebrating violence at Georgetown: group

Professor at elite college belongs to offshoot of leftist gun club celebrating violence at Georgetown: group

September 27, 2025
American Airlines launches luxury push with Bollinger champagne and celebrity skincare kits

American Airlines launches luxury push with Bollinger champagne and celebrity skincare kits

September 27, 2025
7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts

7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts

September 27, 2025
Copyright © 2025. Truth Republican. All rights reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.