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I am legally prescribed marijuana for anxiety, should i seek an alternate solution?
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Yes: We don't know the effects of chronic marijuana usage on neonatal development.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Use something else: There are many good medications for anxiety. Psychiatrists and psychologists can also do "talk therapy" and behavioral modification. Smoking marijuana and/or other substance use can cause insomnia plus psychological and behavioral changes (either from the substances, the withdrawal symptoms from the substances, or both). Marijuana is not needed for treating anxiety.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes: Yes you should try to seek a safer, more first line treatment for your anxiety. Therapy, counseling also play a crucial role in treatment along with medications.
Answered 9/11/2013
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