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Huge study finds no evidence cannabis helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD (www.sciencedaily.com)

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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(26)00015-5/fulltext

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[–] XxFemboy_Stalin_420_69xX@hexbear.net 39 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

the drugs that people take to deal with their anxiety, depression and PTSD don't actually cure anxiety, depression and PTSD? they just provide relief from the symptoms? no shit eric-andre

[–] Self_Sealing_Stem_Bolt@hexbear.net 7 points 1 month ago

Right? Its like saying that anti-anxiety meds dont cure anxiety. No shit, but they do alleviate the symptoms, which can allow you to work on the problem.