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Marijuana for medical use may result in rapid onset of cannabis use disorder

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Marijuana for medical use may result in rapid onset of cannabis use disorder [1]
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Thursday, March 24, 2022

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  • A new study shows that using cannabis products to treat pain, anxiety and depression failed to improve these symptoms while doubling the risk of developing the addictive symptoms of cannabis use disorder.
  • People seeking cannabis to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression were at greatest risk of CUD.
  • Contrary to evidence-based medicine, people with medical marijuana cards choose their own products and dosing, suggesting the need for better controls over dispensing, use, and professional follow-up of these patients.

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Source URL: http://www.rethinkpot.org/marijuana-medical-use-may-result-rapid-onset-cannabis-use-disorder

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[1] https://www.massgeneral.org/news/press-release/Marijuana-for-medical-use-may-result-in-rapid-onset-of-cannabis-use-disorder
[2] http://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/cud
[3] http://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/medicine-0
[4] http://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/study-0