Cannabis use for pain, anxiety or depression may raise paranoia risk

NAMPA / DPA
2025-08-27
London (PA Media/dpa) - People who start smoking cannabis to combat pain, anxiety or depression are at a greater risk of developing paranoia compared to those who start using it for "fun," according to the largest study of its kind. Experts warned these users are also consuming more THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis. It comes as separate analysis linked childhood trauma to higher levels of paranoia among cannabis users. This may explain......
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