Posted by linkadge on August 21, 2010, at 10:16:01
In reply to Re: Marijuana as a Medication in Depress and Anxiety, posted by morgan miller on August 20, 2010, at 15:39:24
I agree with you that marijuanna use in teens is cause for concern.
But, why are teens using MJ in the first place? Some are using it for depression and or anxiety.
If marijuanna use was to abruptly be terminated, there would arguably be more teens on psychiatric medications. Some would suggest this is a better route, but is it really?
One argument against the use of MJ in teens is that it causes amotivational syndrome. But, are SSRIs any better in this regard?
At least on MJ I could sleep. Apathy plus insomnia is worse than pure apathy. Besides, MJ apathy was more tollerable than paxil apathy. MJ didn't give me akathesia, make me want to slash my wrists, or ram an icepick through my skull.
**How about developing treatments for depression, anxiety and schizophrenia that actually work well in teens**, and then start telling teens to stop their MJ crutch.
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