More is NOT better when it comes to fears

Science has proven that the cannabis plant has medicinal benefits… but it also shows that more is not better.

Anxiety is something that most people experience at some point, but some experience it much more frequently. An estimated 31.1% suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Cannabis can help with anxiety, but dosage is key. Too much does more harm than good. Studies show that low THC levels mixed with CBD can be the most effective treatment. If you suffer from anxiety in the medium or long term, it is always good to talk to a doctor and work with them to find the right dosage, just like with any other medication.

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Microdosing has become very popular among those who use medical marijuana. The most common reasons are anxiety and chronic pain. More complex reasons include treating cognitive deficits, mental illness, and many diseases that are considered incurable. But to understand the benefits, you need to understand your situation and the dosage. Microdosing means using between 2.5 and 5 mg to lessen the effects and allow the benefits of the plant to be even more effective. More research is being put into the benefits of marijuana, but it's important to work with professionals.

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As with alcohol, marijuana is a drug that requires careful consideration of the amount and strength of consumption. A study published this week in JAMA Psychiatry found that regular use of marijuana and marijuana products with high THC content can lead to mental health and addiction problems later in life.

Specifically, the researchers reported that those who regularly used marijuana with high THC content were four times more likely to engage in substance abuse and twice as likely to develop anxiety disorders. The study authors added that regular use of strong cannabis increases the likelihood of later illicit drug use by 30%. The study had one significant limitation, the authors wrote, regarding the source of the cannabis, as survey participants had no scientific way of determining the THC content of their cannabis.

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Previous research has shown that today's marijuana is stronger than it needs to be. This is especially true when buying illegal marijuana, as black market producers breed cannabis strains that give users the highest high in the hopes that they'll come back for more. A study published earlier this year also found that 70-90% of medical marijuana products are too strong for effective chronic pain relief.