Neither CBD nor THC is clearly supported by robust clinical evidence for treating anxiety, but real-world experience suggests CBD may offer symptom relief with fewer risks than THC. The largest reviews of medicinal cannabis to date have found insufficient evidence to recommend either cannabinoid for mood and anxiety disorders, and some studies show no significant difference between cannabinoids and placebo for anxiety symptoms. That’s the honest scientific picture as of 2026.
But here’s where it gets more interesting. While randomized controlled trials haven’t shown strong efficacy, a retrospective observational …