# The efficacy and safety of cannabinoids for the treatment of mental disorders and substance use disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/the-efficacy-and-safety-of-cannabinoids-for-the-treatment-of-mental-disorders/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Jack Wilson,Olivia Dobson,Andrew Langcake,Palkesh Mishra,Zachary Bryant,Janni Leung,Danielle Dawson,Myfanwy Graham,Maree Teesson,Tom P Freeman,Wayne Hall,Gary Chan,Emily Stockings |
| Citations | 21 |
| DOI | 10.1016/s2215-0366(26)00015-5 |
| Fields | Medicine,Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics |
| Open Access | true |
| OA Status | hybrid |
| OA URL | https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lanpsy/PIIS2215-0366(26)00015-5.pdf |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W7137306292 |
| PMID | 41856154 |
| Type | review |
| Year | 2026 |

## Paper authors

- [Jack Wilson](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jack-wilson/)
- [Myfanwy Graham](https://scholariq.org/researchers/myfanwy-graham/)
- [Danielle Dawson](https://scholariq.org/researchers/danielle-dawson/)
- [Gary Chan](https://scholariq.org/researchers/gary-chan/)
- [Emily Stockings](https://scholariq.org/researchers/emily-stockings/)

## Paper funders

- [UK Research and Innovation](https://scholariq.org/funders/uk-research-and-innovation/)
- [Medical Research Council](https://scholariq.org/funders/medical-research-council/)
- [National Health and Medical Research Council](https://scholariq.org/funders/national-health-and-medical-research-council/)

## Paper journal

- [The Lancet Psychiatry](https://scholariq.org/journals/the-lancet-psychiatry/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research](https://scholariq.org/topics/cannabis-and-cannabinoid-research/)

## Paper topics

- [Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research](https://scholariq.org/topics/cannabis-and-cannabinoid-research/)
- [Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis](https://scholariq.org/topics/forensic-toxicology-and-drug-analysis/)
- [Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes](https://scholariq.org/topics/substance-abuse-treatment-and-outcomes/)

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