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Cannabis Might Be Effective In Treating Depression – Study
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While many are aware that cannabis may help the symptoms of depression, until recently there was no scientific evidence to back up what people believed or experienced.
Research has already found cannabis to be effective in treating a variety of mental and physical conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain…and now, according to a recent study, it looks like depression can be added to the list.
The study from the Research Institute on Addictions has linked cannabis to lowering the symptoms of depression. Although further research is necessary due to the complex nature of treating depression, the study proved positive when treating chronic stress in rats
Waking Times reports: Scientists at the Research Institute on Addictions (part of the University of Buffalo in New York) found that the chemical compounds endocannabinoids may help treat depression caused by chronic stress. Endocannabinoids are the same compounds in the brain that are activated by THC receptors.
To reach their conclusion, researchers studied the effects of chronic stress on rats. They found that when exposed to constant stress, the production of endocannabinoids in rats was reduced. These are the same chemicals that are responsible for emotion, behavior and cognition. They’re also linked to feelings of relaxation, well-being and increased appetite.
Source: http://truthisscary.com/2015/09/cannabis-might-be-effective-in-treating-depression-study/
