Cannabis: Potent Anti-depressant In Low Doses, Worsens Depression At High Doses

[dyslimbic]

Cannabis: Potent Anti-depressant In Low Doses, Worsens Depression At High Doses

ScienceDaily (Oct. 24, 2007) — A new neurobiological study has found that a synthetic form of THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, is an effective anti-depressant at low doses. However, at higher doses, the effect reverses itself and can actually worsen depression and other psychiatric conditions like psychosis.


http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071023183937.htm

[soul]

Whats worse depression or pain or the depression that comes with the pain,this seems to be a double edged sword
soul

[wumberlog]

that was interesting
a belated thank-you

[TimidArdent]

worsens psychosis is a definite. I have had some pretty paranoid episodes under the influence. I am more paranoid about things now as well D:

[dyslimbic]

worsens psychosis is a definite. I have had some pretty paranoid episodes under the influence. I am more paranoid about things now as well D:

I've never used cannabis but judging by my brother who has used cannabis for over 25 years i'd agree with you.
His paranoia levels have definitely increased over the years.

[soul]

Sorry what dose is a, "high dose"? & how do you measure it?
soul