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What Causes Depression And Anxiety In A Marijuana Smoker?
I just had a super quick question. I m 16 years old and I suffer really bad depression and anxiety, I smoke marijuana most of the time because it calms be down, and makes me happy and makes living and coping with it better. I live in Canada Ontario, would I be able to get my marijuana card for this?
Wed, 21 May 2014
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Marijuana do not relieve anxiety and depression. Even it is one of the major cause of anxiety and depression in marijuana users. It is important to stop its use rather than seeking marijuana card.
For long term control of anxiety and depression following measures are helpful: stop marijuana, relaxation exercise, medicines like SSRIs and non drug treatment like CBT. It is better to get evaluated by psychiatrist and start treatment accordingly.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
www.99doctor.com
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Marijuana do not relieve anxiety and depression. Even it is one of the major cause of anxiety and depression in marijuana users. It is important to stop its use rather than seeking marijuana card.
For long term control of anxiety and depression following measures are helpful: stop marijuana, relaxation exercise, medicines like SSRIs and non drug treatment like CBT. It is better to get evaluated by psychiatrist and start treatment accordingly.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
www.99doctor.com
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