My daughter has been diagnosed with depression,anxiety, i am giving her permission for medical marijuana will her physicist lef her and can she takeit?

Yes, but...: If you live in a state where medical marijuana is legal, then she can take it with your permission and a doctor's approval. That being said, marijuana has many bad side effects, has been linked to decreased mental function, lung problems, and abuse of other drugs. There are far better medicines for anxiety and depression, or better yet, therapy. Hope this helps!

Marajuana and anxiet: Marajuana may actually increase anxiety and depression there are much better treatments and counseling available. If the patient is young the use of cannabis for a prolonged period has been shown to cause a 10% decrease in IQ.

Bad idea?: Anxiety and depression will not be treated by marijuana and it will give her an easy entrance to the world of drug dependence. Marijuana is a gateway drug that precedes dependence on hard core drugs. There are other safe and effective medications available for treatment of anxiety and depression other than marijuana and benzos.

More research needed: Marijuana is not a miracle cure for depression or anxiety – it would not be healthy to mask the root problem instead of treating it. Work with a therapist! Also, marijuana use may trigger schizophrenia or detachment from reality in certain people. There is also some evidence that adolescents who attempt suicide may be more likely to use marijuana than those who don't. You decide!

No: I am not aware that medical marijuana is approved for depression/anxiety in any state, with the exception of severe PTSD in a few states. Cannabis makes depression and anxiety worse and is not recommended for these conditions. Any type of drug use can increase the risk of suicide in someone suffering from depression or anxiety. Medications and psychotherapy are safer, more proven treatments.

Complex, which state: one, marijuana is still illegal in most states. two, depression and/or anxiety can be a side effect of marijuana use. three, marijuana has not been endorsed by any medical group or society as a treatment for depression. four, there are several FDA approved medications to treat depression and anxiety, together and separately. This seems more like an ethical question then medical.

Physicist?: Her physicist might. But usually they are more concerned with other matters. ( optics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, planetary motion, general and special relativity, etc) Best take the matter up with the psychiatrist. This is an important clinical decision that should be based on a careful consideration of risks versus potential benefits.

You might want: to get a few inputs on this. Marijuana often causes psychological changes including anxiety. Furthermore, there are effects on IQ and motivation long term especially when used by those under 21 (for whom I believe it is STILL illegal and is not a good choice in this population).

Depression & Anxiety: Please encourage your daughter to look into natural and non-invasive treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, visiting a nutritionist and/or cleaning up diet, exercise, sleep, etc. Peace and good health.