Imagine you’ve been using a magic potion to help with your pain, anxiety, or depression. You hope it will take away your troubles and make you feel better. But instead, this potion actually makes things worse. That’s what a new study found about using marijuana for medical purposes. People who turned to cannabis to treat their symptoms didn’t see an improvement in their pain, anxiety, or depression. In fact, they were more likely to develop an addictive condition called cannabis use disorder (CUD). It’s like trying to put out a fire by pouring gasoline on it! The study also discovered that those seeking relief from anxiety and depression were at the highest risk of developing CUD. This means that using medical marijuana without proper controls, like dispensing rules and professional follow-up, can be dangerous. To truly help patients and minimize risks, better oversight and guidance are needed for those who use medical marijuana. Check out the full article to learn more about the study’s findings and why it’s important to approach medical marijuana with caution.
