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CANNABIS AND DEPRESSION
Medical Marijuana For Depression
And Anxiety
Cannabis for Depression Is Working Wonders
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Whether you’ve got the Monday blues or are su ering from chronic depression, feel free to light
up: Cannabis gives high hopes for days you’re feeling a little hopeless.
Millions of Americans have to live with depression. It’s a dark place that no one wants to be;
depression can be so debilitating that it can become di cult to get out of bed, go to work, and
even interact with loved ones. In certain cases, depression can become so severe that patients
sometimes even think about or resort to suicide.
More often than not, those who su er from depression are prescribed antidepressants which
have proven addicting and deadly. Therapy is also another method of coping, but let’s be honest,
seeing a shrink isn’t exactly light on the pocket. Because conventional medicine hasn’t been

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successful at treating depression this has caused more people to nd alternative treatments to
cope with the dark days.
Fortunately, depression is one of the major conditions that cannabis has been able to treat. The
e cacy of cannabis in treating mood disorders even dates back to antiquity
(http://www.maps.org/research-archive/mmj/grinspoon_history_cannabis_medicine.pdf) when the
use of cannabis for depression was rst suggested in a publication entitled The Anatomy of
Melancholy in 1621. Thanks to hundreds of scienti c studies analyzing the e ects of cannabis on
depression, we now know today why the herb is such a powerful antidote, giving it the nickname
“green Prozac”.
Restores Balance In The Endocannabinoid System
A study from the University of Bu alo’s Research Institute on Addictions
(http://jneurosci.org/content/34/44/14560.short) examined the connection between pot and
certain ailments, which varied from chronic pain to post-traumatic stress disorder. The researchers
discovered that when people are emotionally stressed, they produce less endocannabinoids

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or the compounds in the brain that are responsible for regulating our moods. When there is less
endocannabinoid production in the brain, this is when people tend to su er more anxiety,
depression, and stress.
The researchers used lab rats and exposed them to high levels of stress. They were then given
cannabinoids from cannabis to analyze if the endocannabinoid levels were a ected. Cannabis was
used because of the high amounts of THC, which has the same chemical makeup as the
endocannabinoids in the body, and which has been shown to activate the endocannabinoid
system. According to Dr. Samir Haj-Dahmane, the study’s lead researcher: “Using compounds
derived from cannabis -- marijuana -- to restore normal endocannabinoid function could
potentially help stabilize moods and ease depression.”
Increases Serotonin
A study by McGill University (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071023183937.htm)
discovered that synthetic THC has been e ective as an anti-depressant when taken at low
doses. This leads us to assume that if synthetic versions may work well, then the real thing could
work even better. The study found that low doses of THC were e ective in increasing serotonin
levels in mice. On the other hand, taking too much THC may actually deplete serotonin and may
exacerbate symptoms of depression.
Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter which is responsible for regulating sleep, libido,
and appetite. Serotonin also plays a vital role in the central nervous system because it
communicates with other receptors to perform numerous biological functions.
While the medical and scienti c community is still unsure about the role of serotonin levels in
depression, most pharmaceutical treatments that are used to combat depression are
focused on increasing serotonin levels. This is the reason why many anti-depressants are
classi ed as SSRI’s which stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Straight From The Horse’s Mouth
Despite the fact that there are still doctors who prescribe deadly anti-anxiety and anti-depression
medications, there are those in the medical community who agree that cannabis can treat
depression and we also can’t deny the numerous cases of anecdotal evidence even though more
studies still need to be done.

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In a publication entitled “High on Life? Medical Marijuana Laws and Suicide (http://ftp.iza.org/dp6280.pdf)”,
doctors stated: “Consistent with the hypothesis that marijuana can be an e ective treatment for depression and
other mood disorders, there appears to be a sharp decrease in the suicide rate of 15- through 19-year olds males
in the treatment states as compared to the control states approximately two years after legalization...
Our results suggest that the legalization of medical marijuana is associated with a 5 percent decrease in
the total suicide rate, an 11 percent decrease in the suicide rate of 20- through 29-year-old males, and a 9
percent decrease in the suicide rate of 30- through 39 year-old-males. Estimates for female suicide rates are
generally measured with less precision and are sensitive to functional form... “
In a 2003 book by George McMahon, a patient of medical marijuana who participated in the US FDA’s
Investigational New Drug Program: “People who have never struggled with a life threatening or disabling illness
often do not comprehend how debilitating the resulting depression can be. Long days spent struggling with
sickness can wear patients down, suppress their appetites and slowly destroy their wills to live. This psychological
damage can result in physiological e ects that may be the di erence between living and dying.
The elevated mood associated with cannabis de nitely a ected my health in a positive manner. I was more
engaged with life. I took walks and rode my bike, things I never considered doing before in my depressed state,
even if I had been physically capable. I ate regular meals and I slept better at night. All of these individual factors
contributed to a better overall sense of well-being.”
A 2012 article entitled “Implementation of the Compassionate Use Act In Family Medical Practice: Seven
Years Clinical Experience”: “With appropriate use of medical cannabis, many of these [cannabis-using] patients
have been able to reduce or eliminate the use of opiates and other pain pills, ritalin, tranquilizers, sleeping pills,
anti-depressants and other psychiatric medicines, as well as to substitute the use of medical cannabis as a harm
reduction measure for speci c problematic or abused substances with a much more serious risk pro le (including
alcohol, heroin/opiates, and cocaine).”
In a 2003 article by Dr. Jay Cavanaugh entitled “Cannabis and Depression”: “Numerous patients report
signi cant improvement and stabilization with their bipolar disorder when they utilize adjunctive therapy
with medical cannabis. While some mental health professionals worry about the impact of cannabis on
aggravating manic states, most bipolar patients trying cannabis nd they 'cycle' less often and nd signi cant
improvement in overall mood. Bipolar disorders vary tremendously in the time spent in the depressive versus
manic states. Those who experience extended depressive episodes are more likely to be helped with cannabis.
Patients who use cannabis to 'relax' may be treating the anxiousness sometimes associated with depression.
Cannabis aids the insomnia sometimes present in depression and can improve appetite. Better pain control with
cannabis can reduce chronic pain related depression. While cannabis cannot yet be considered a primary
treatment of major depression it may improve mood when used under physicians supervision and in combination
with therapy and/or SSRI's."
There are dozens of strains available today that have been cultivated especially to target
depression. Patches, edibles, and strains can all be used throughout the day or during speci c
times to help you emotionally when you need it the most. With the appropriate strain and dosage,
you can leave the sad days behind you.
Strains To Combat Depression (https://cannabis.net/strains)
If you are looking to try cannabis to treat depression, you may want to consider trying these
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