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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 37 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours 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 4 points 16 hours 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.