MS Briefs

Cannabis Misuse in MS Linked to Anxiety, Depression

REPORTING FROM CMSC 2019


 

Key clinical point : Providers should consider screening for hazardous cannabis use, especially if patients report depression, anxiety, or difficulty sleeping.

Major finding : Patients with MS who are depressed, anxious, or have poor sleep may be more likely to misuse or abuse cannabis.

Study details : 100 patients with a confirmed MS diagnosis who were receiving outpatient care in a university-affiliated MS center.

Disclosures: No study funding was reported and the authors report no relevant disclosures.

Citation: REPORTING FROM CMSC 2019

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