A clinical study from Washington State University demonstrated that cannabis is a clinically proven anxiolytic (stress-reducer), especially CBD with a low THC dose. This suggests that users may “experience significant and substantial reductions in symptoms of negative affect [stress or anxiety] following cannabis use.”
That said, if you’ve ever underestimated the strength of an edible or smoked a little too much, you understand that the relaxing reputation of cannabis can turn on itself. So, what gives?
For some, high levels of THC tend to exacerbate symptoms of stress. If you relate to this, try incorporating CBD, the non-psychoactive cannabinoid, into your routine to alleviate anxiety.