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By The Numbers, Top Five Health Conditions Women are Treating with Cannabis by Amanda Reiman, PhD, MSW

I began working in the cannabis space over 20+ years ago when we were all activists, and the main point of cannabis policy reform was ending criminal prosecution. In the years since, and as the industry has grown, cannabis has become a symbol for issues greater than itself:

The continued illegality of cannabis in some states and at the federal level represents racially motivated policing. The need for well-crafted and effective social equity programs speaks to the negative impacts of the war on drugs.

The focus on testing and product safety shines a light on balancing regulation and personal freedom.
The access to medical cannabis shifts focus to the dangers of opiates and other pharmaceutical drugs being prescribed without careful consideration.

A majority of Americans, including those from both sides of the aisle, now favor cannabis legalization. The most impactful discussions of cannabis during this election will not exist in a vacuum but should be tied to issues that impact most Americans.

According to the 2023 New Frontier Data Consumer Survey, the top five health conditions women are treating with cannabis are:

The top five health-related symptoms women are treating with cannabis are:

Ninety-six percent of women who use cannabis to treat a woman’s health problem say it is effective at managing their symptoms, with 40% saying it is very effective.

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