# The Age

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-17T00:59:18Z**: Mental Health Focus — Cannabis clinics see a surge in patients seeking treatment for anxiety and PTSD.
- **2026-03-17T00:59:18Z**: Clinical Findings Released — The Lancet publishes data showing no significant benefit over placebo for psychiatric conditions.
- **2016-02-24**: Legalization Milestone — Australia legalizes medicinal cannabis at the federal level, sparking industry growth.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Lancet Study Finds Medicinal Cannabis Ineffective for Mental Health Conditions
2026-03-17 00:59:18 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A landmark study published in The Lancet has concluded that medicinal cannabis is no more effective than a placebo in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The findings challenge the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry's reliance on mental health prescriptions and could trigger significant regulatory shifts.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/lancet-study-medicinal-cannabis-ineffective-mental-health

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