It should also be mentioned that while CBD does reduce anxiety, THC can increase it when larger (or more potent strains) doses are consumed. This accounts for the feelings of paranoia that some people experience when they smoke or use cannabis on a regular basis. The upshot of which is that cannabis can induce or lower anxiety, depending on the dose, the frequency and the specific strain being utilized. As medical marijuana grows in acceptance, more research will provide an ever-widening understanding of the true benefits of this amazing plant.