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.
A new study shows that using cannabis products to treat pain, anxiety and depression failed to improve these symptoms while doubling the risk of developing the addictive symptoms of cannabis use disorder. People seeking cannabis to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression were at greatest risk of CUD. Contrary to evidence-based medicine, people with medical marijuana cards choose their own products and dosing, suggesting the need for better controls over dispensing, use, and professional follow-up of these patients.
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