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Can weed help with anger and adhd?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cannabis is not: Indicated for these conditions. In fact it could make symptoms worse.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/19/2013

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

No: Anger management helps anger. Weed/cannabis is not a treatment for anger or adhd. That is self-medication with a street drug.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/14/2016

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