Medical Marijuana for Panic Attacks

Cannabis, Anxiety, and Panic Attacks

A review of eight scientific studies in 2017 reported that relieving anxiety is a primary or secondary benefit of using medical cannabis. One study found that medical cannabis can be effective in treating serious panic disorders.

That said, little evidence supports medical cannabis for preventing or stopping panic attacks. In fact, some researchers report that lifetime or occasional marijuana use may increase the likelihood of panic attacks.

Talk with your doctor or mental-health provider before you experiment with cannabis to treat panic attacks.