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Samrob

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25. I agree. I also agree you don't go bonkers like those hooked on alcohol, but it does not remove or

Thu Mar 24, 2022, 07:06 AM

Mar 2022

reduce anxiety or depression outside of the momentary high. When you come down, the anxiety is all about getting the nest "hit" to feel momentarily feel good. At least for me.

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Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, study says. [View all] RandySF Mar 2022 OP

Reefer madness strikes again. Jacson6 Mar 2022 #1

Nahhhh RandySF Mar 2022 #2

seems like it to me as well dingosatemyusername Mar 2022 #11

I agree. I also agree you don't go bonkers like those hooked on alcohol, but it does not remove or Samrob Mar 2022 #25

Well, Few Drugs RobinA Mar 2022 #65

There are other ways to ingest this without smoking. lark Mar 2022 #71

Good thing I don't use it medicinally then. I'm just a stoner and I'm not even sure what brewens Mar 2022 #3

Finally, a study to support my experiences. BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #4

I wouldn't recommend it for headaches. Some headaches get worse. Earth-shine Mar 2022 #5

I have to get Botox injections in my scalp and neck for migraines. BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Mar 2022 #42

I understand that feeling GoodRaisin Mar 2022 #56

By saying the government should stay out of it, are you opposed to FDA regulations on drugs ? MichMan Mar 2022 #96

I'm opposed to being denied access to medical mj for relief of GoodRaisin Mar 2022 #97

Some strains cause headaches. lark Mar 2022 #72

It is very effective, at least for me. wanda4rafi Mar 2022 #7

Lucky you! BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #9

Was your response called for? n/t Strelnikov_ Mar 2022 #18

What, I can't jealous? BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #35

It helps my pain from nerve pain due to shingles. leftyladyfrommo Mar 2022 #17

It's helped my nerve pain too (from SCI) in my hands and arms GoodRaisin Mar 2022 #62

It helps my husband with excruciating pain...you have to use the proper dosage. Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #50

My wife uses the THC balm for joint pain. GumboYaYa Mar 2022 #68

I will have to try that...thanks Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #93

You didn't get inthewind21 Mar 2022 #74

269 pbmus Mar 2022 #6

So the risk of developing a weed habit was higher misanthrope Mar 2022 #15

I Thought This Was Strange RobinA Mar 2022 #67

Associate Professorships are senior faculty positions. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2022 #45

What Do You RobinA Mar 2022 #69

I'm married to one. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2022 #94

Study funded by an anti-drug group ZonkerHarris Mar 2022 #10

+1 Spot On! Emile Mar 2022 #16

No, unless you consider the National Institutes of Health an anti-drug group Tanuki Mar 2022 #73

When you have drug abuse in your title, that means you're an anti-drug group ZonkerHarris Mar 2022 #76

Exactly Calculating Mar 2022 #84

Here are some clean links to the news article and the study itself. hunter Mar 2022 #12

Well it's been 7 or 8 years but I went through some significant personal losses back then. CentralMass Mar 2022 #13

It makes me feel good! Emile Mar 2022 #14

I've smoked weed for 37 years sky_masterson Mar 2022 #19

Bullshit n/t LiberatedUSA Mar 2022 #20

+1 Roisin Ni Fiachra Mar 2022 #32

4 out those 5 sentences have gotchas. "People do x but this study says y" FreepFryer Mar 2022 #21

I got that from the contradiction... Hugin Mar 2022 #22

Indeed! If it has initials, it's a SYNDROME, not just a THING (Nt) FreepFryer Mar 2022 #24

"Sir, you have See-You-Dee..." DunDunDun! Hugin Mar 2022 #26

Also, the Sacklers have some nice opioids for you to get hooked on instead. First month is free! nt FreepFryer Mar 2022 #27

That stood out to me too. And it helps me with pain. nolabear Mar 2022 #51

I just call CUD "being a stoner". It's not generally a serious problem. sir pball Mar 2022 #55

also, referring to this as marijuana and not cannabis is HUGE tell. nt Baltimike Mar 2022 #59

Like opioids, it doesn't stop pain. multigraincracker Mar 2022 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Mar 2022 #60

Friend of mine with terminal cancer told me the same thing. Midnight Writer Mar 2022 #61

I would like to know the strain, percentage of THC and other compounds PuraVidaDreamin Mar 2022 #28

Yeah, but it gets me high... kentuck Mar 2022 #29

Typical antidepressants never worked for me... AngryOldDem Mar 2022 #30

No one asked me: Using it for those purposes for the last 4-5 years. Brainfodder Mar 2022 #31

My poem about weed. babydollhead Mar 2022 #33

Same here Doc Sportello Mar 2022 #37

Baloney. It works for anxiety, depression, pain and it also makes me want to panader0 Mar 2022 #34

+1 H2O Man Mar 2022 #63

Using marijuna doubles the risk of cannabis use disorder eh? fescuerescue Mar 2022 #36

Great responses Doc Sportello Mar 2022 #38

I agree. Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #44

Delta 8 sure helps calm me down. JanMichael Mar 2022 #39

Not surprising to me Johnny2X2X Mar 2022 #40

I would not trust the studies which are getting results big Pharm wants. I have personally Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Mar 2022 #57

If You've Been RobinA Mar 2022 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Mar 2022 #85

It should just be legal Calculating Mar 2022 #87

That is not true. The pharmaceutical companies are worried that they are about to lose a great Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #41

Bingo! Kid Berwyn Mar 2022 #58

What about paranoia? jcgoldie Mar 2022 #46

Behold the science deniers among us. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2022 #47

+1000 Johnny2X2X Mar 2022 #48

We love science and fully support it sarisataka Mar 2022 #53

Lol BannonsLiver Mar 2022 #64

I am not a science denier, I'm a reality affirmer. I have a med. marijuana card, it does work. Akoto Mar 2022 #78

Agree. And agree that personal use should be legal. Prescription Hortensis Mar 2022 #89

It is a flawed study with 186 participants by or for a group with an axe to grind...so it really Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #92

So you've read the publication, then? Act_of_Reparation Mar 2022 #95

One should ask... Why? Ohio Joe Mar 2022 #49

my experience is that it can make them worse Shellback Squid Mar 2022 #52

For me, by definition, it helps these problems ... Earth-shine Mar 2022 #54

Funny when I was having a major stress attack, it saved my life. lark Mar 2022 #66

This entire thread Sympthsical Mar 2022 #75

The reactions to this study here on DU Zeitghost Mar 2022 #77

So many contradicting studies makes it easy for confirmation bias to satisfy one's beliefs Flaleftist Mar 2022 #88

Anecdotally true for me maxsolomon Mar 2022 #79

I'm not finding any information about who Bettie Mar 2022 #80

The US Government funded it, intheflow May 2022 #98

Really? Every time I've smoked some marijuana, I've felt very happy and relaxed liberal_mama Mar 2022 #81

I've never had it show any improvement for any ailment. Mr.Bill Mar 2022 #82

Found more info on the study Bettie Mar 2022 #83

That's just a press release, the hospital's way of saying "Hey, look at us!" hunter Mar 2022 #90

It does however, give the information Bettie Mar 2022 #91

Many people report that Meowmee Mar 2022 #86