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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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Meta-analysis
6
Total studies
Domestic Abuse
6
Inconclusive
3 studies
50%
Positive
2 studies
33%
Negative
1 studies
17%
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