Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Selected Mental Illnesses: Practical Approach and Overview of the Literature

Abstract Although an increasing number of patients suffering from mental illnesses self-medicate with cannabis , current knowledge about the efficacy and safety of cannabis -based medicine in psychiatry is still extremely limited. So far, no cannabis -based finished product has been approved for the treatment of a mental illness. There is increasing evidence that cannabinoids may improve symptoms in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Tourette syndrome (TS), anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to surveys, patients often use cannabinoids