Study Finds Self-Medicating Cannabis Users Face Greater Paranoia Risk - Merry Jane

Study Finds Self-Medicating Cannabis Users Face Greater Paranoia Risk - Merry Jane

A landmark UK study has revealed that people who turn to cannabis for self-medication—rather than recreational use—are more likely to experience paranoia and long-term heavy use. The Cannabis and Me survey, spanning three years and involving 3,389 participants, marks the largest investigation yet into how motives for cannabis use shape its impact on mental health.A closer look at the findingsThe study, jointly led by the University of Bath and K…