Getting high, but feeling low. Science is split on whether the effects of cannabis are good or bad, with recent research showing it could boost brain power in older adults, while other studies show ...

As a general psychiatrist and addiction psychiatrist, I’m asked all the time about my opinions on cannabis, and what I think the pros and cons of marijuana use are for individual or public health.

A new research review says there's little evidence that medical marijuana helps with mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. The review was published in the journal Lancet ...

There’s a growing acceptance within the U.S. that the cannabis plant is medically beneficial for many purposes. In Colorado, for example, the following conditions are state-approved for medical ...

A new study from the American Cancer Society’s medical journal found that psilocybin — the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms” — helped with depression Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at ...

As more and more states legalize marijuana use, an increasing number of people are turning to it as a way to manage overwhelming anxiety. Marijuana is well-known to have a calming effect for many ...

From broken hearts to being alone, not everyone is merry in December, but maybe marijuana can help. It is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for a portion, it is a rough patch.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A synthetic version of the active ingredient in marijuana, a legal treatment for nausea in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, also helps symptoms like pain, anxiety and ...