The Prevalence of Cannabis Use Disorder in Individuals with Anxiety or Related Disorders: A Systematic Review

Preliminary evidence suggests that individuals with ARDs may be susceptible to developing comorbid CUD. Current comorbidity rates may be higher among veterans with PTSD compared to adults in general population samples; however, due to the limited number of eligible studies and methodological heterogeneity, further research is needed to confirm this difference. Given the recent global increase in cannabis legalization, understanding ARD-CUD comorbidity in high-risk populations is essential to inform treatment and improve outcomes.