Posted by linkadge on August 17, 2010, at 20:03:10
In reply to Re: Marijuana as a Medication in Depress and Anxiety » bleauberry, posted by SLS on August 17, 2010, at 18:06:08
There is simply no conclusive evidence that marijuanna actually causes schizophrenia. The other studied possibility is that those (like us) with psychiatric disorders seek to use the drug to reduce anhedonia, insomnia, depression etc. i.e. counteract schizophrenia prodrome syptoms that, for some, enevitably progresses to schizophrenia.
The highy anticholinergic TCAs have been well known to precipitate mania and psychotic states in some patients. Does that mean we get rid of the drugs? No, it just means we become more aware of possible side effects, and exercise more judicious, prudent prescription.
You're not doing anyone any favors by forcing the substance further underground to be subjected to lacing and other contamination. There's where the risk of adverse reactions is greatest.
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