is medical marijuana used depression and anxiety
In todayâs podcast Iâm going to make the case for medical marijuana in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. First I want to give you a general defense of medical marijuana. Then, Iâll tell you what Iâve seen in my own practice. Finally, I will explain in brief three studies, two for anxiety and one for depression where medical marijuana has been of great benefit. Itâs generally true that little stories, one specific case after another, add up to an enormous amount of what we call anecdotal evidence.
Studies on Marijuana and Depression. For depression that is caused by chronic stress, components of marijuana may be an effective treatment, according to a 2015 study by University of Buffalo scientists. The findings showed that stress caused a decrease in cannabis-like molecules naturally found in the brain, leading to behavior that mimicked depression.
1 Marijuana can be used as a tool for pain management. 2  Medicinal marijuana may relieve symptoms of anxiety.  Itâs also recognized as a potential treatment for nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy.