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Social Anxiety

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Kava for Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression: Risks versus Benefits

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For thousands of years kava has been used to relieve anxiety, stress and insomnia. More recently there’s been a realization that some people who take kava might face significant health risks. And there’s no way to predict who could be one of a small number of people harmed by kava. Continue reading →

Are cannabinoids effective for anxiety?

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There’s not enough evidence to conclude that cannabinoid mixtures containing both CBD and THC are effective for the range of anxiety disorders. But the research for CBD and social anxiety is rising. The risks rise with any cannabinoid product containing THC as its dose rises. Continue reading →

Cannabinoids: Anxiety, Depression & Sleep

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Cannabinoids are naturally occurring constituents in the cannabis plant, also known as marijuana. There are over 100 types of cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant—delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are two major cannabinoids. Research on the potential clinical uses of cannabinoids for anxiety, depression and insomnia is ongoing. Continue reading →