420 with CNW — Anxiety Tops Qualifying Conditions in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program
Pennsylvania’s move to allow medical cannabis for treating anxiety has significantly influenced how the state’s marijuana program functions, according to a recent University of Pittsburgh study. Researchers found that anxiety is now the most frequently reported reason patients receive medical cannabis certifications, surpassing chronic pain. Pennsylvania became the third state to officially include anxiety as a valid condition for medical cannabis in 2019. While more people are turning to cannabis to manage anxiety, the researchers warn that scientific support for its effectiveness in treating anxiety remains limited. Dr. Coleman Drake, a public health expert at Pitt, expressed concern that allowing…