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Domestic Abuse
Cannabis for Domestic Abuse
There is conflicting evidence regarding the link between cannabis use and domestic abuse. Some show a positive correlation, whereas others show a negative one. On the whole, domestic abuse is a complex problem where it would be difficult to pin cannabis as the main reason behind an instance of intimate partner violence (IPV).
As to whether cannabis can potentially help victims of domestic abuse, who may be suffering from conditions such as PTSD, depression and/or anxiety – they may potentially find help from the plant.
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Animal Study
1
Clinical Trial
2
Meta-analysis
19
Total studies
Domestic Abuse
22
Negative
10 studies
45%
Positive
7 studies
32%
Inconclusive
5 studies
23%
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