People With These Disorders More Likely To Overuse Cannabis

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But a recent study people with these disorders are more likely to overuse cannabis within a short span of time. It’s important for cannabis to be researched extensively, especially if people are planning on replacing their usual medications with cannabis. While some studies have found positive connections between cannabis and affective disorders, others have found the opposite. It can lead to cannabis use disorder and poor relief from the initial symptoms they were treating. When using marijuana for anxiety or depression, their risk of cannabis use disorder increased by 20%.

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One of marijuana’s most common medicinal uses is to provide relief for conditions like depression and anxiety. But a recent study people with these disorders are more likely to overuse cannabis within a short span of time. It can lead to cannabis use disorder and poor relief from the initial symptoms they were treating.

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, followed over 200 adult patients in Boston who were all looking for their medical marijuana cards. They were divided into two groups: one who was given their medical marijuana cards immediately, and...

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