Posted by bleauberry on August 18, 2010, at 20:39:25
In reply to Re: Marijuana as a Medication in Depress and Anxiety » bleauberry, posted by SLS on August 17, 2010, at 18:06:08
That's a good question. I guess no one really knows but I can tell you what I think
Heavy use could precipitate a mild schizophrenic-like experience. Oversmoking at any time can cause a similar paranoia, seeing thngs that aren't there, hearing things. It isn't really schizo though it feels like it and looks it, it is just plain too stoned. Shouldn't have smoked that much.
In longterm chronic use, I think the Indica strains have a very low likelihood of causing schizo-like problems. The Sativas are much more risky.
I have never actually heard of, seen, or read about documented schizo from mj. Personally I feel the benefits of mj greatly outweigh any risks. That is, if it is used responsibly. Medical purposes only require very small doses. If someone is smoking a lot more than they should, then yeah something might get weird.
> Where do you place the importance of the psychomimetic effects of marijuana and its potential to precipitate schizophrenia earlier in life? Of course, very few psychotropics are without untoward effects. However, I am curious how you weigh them against the potential benefits.
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