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Cannabis for Mood Disorder Relief

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There has been a growing interest in the potential benefits of cannabis for individuals experiencing mood disorders. With research evolving and public perception shifting, cannabis is increasingly recognized not just for its recreational uses but also for its therapeutic potential. This story synthesizes insights from significant studies.

National Center for Biotechnology Information
by Aliya M. Lucatch, Alexandria S. Coles, Kevin P. Hill, Tony P. George
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Cannabis and Mood Disorders

The present review will provide an overview of the neurobiology, epidemiology, clinical impact, and treatment of cannabis use disorder (CUD) in mood disorders. Patients with mood disorders including major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) have higher rates of cannabis use, and CUD compared to the general population. Reasons for this association are not clear, nor are the putative therapeutic effects of cannabis use, or its components delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), in these illnesses. The evidence surrounding treatments for patients with this comorbidity is lacking, with more support for psychotherapeutic treatments compared with pharmacological treatments.

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Frontiers
by Maryam Sorkhou, Eliza L. Dent, Tony P. George
Flowchart of study selection for qualitative synthesis: 3,262 records identified, 78 studies included, with exclusion reasons.

Cannabis use and mood disorders: a systematic review

Problematic cannabis use is highly prevalent among people with mood disorders. This underscores the need to understand the effects of cannabis and cannabinoids in this population, especially considering legalization of recreational cannabis use.

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Mr. Stinky's Green Garden
by Carver C Johns
Beautiful young feminine woman relaxing at home in lazy weekend morning with cup of coffee, wearing casual fashion clothes.

How Cannabis Can Help with a Low Mood

There is now a significant amount of evidence suggesting problems with the endocannabinoid system cause low mood

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