Is marijuana an effective anti depressant?

Treatment for depression has risen by 400 percent since 1988. Though there is a lot of speculation about the reason for this increase, the point remains certain that people want relief from their depression. read more

Then, the research team administered marijuana cannabinoids to the rats, finding it to be an effective way to restore endocannabinoid levels in their brains -- possibly, thereby, alleviating some symptoms of depression. read more

A new neurobiological study has found that a synthetic form of THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, is an effective anti-depressant at low doses. However, at higher doses, the effect reverses itself and can actually worsen depression and other psychiatric conditions like psychosis. read more

No, in fact a bit of the opposite. Newer users can experience passing hilarity. After more use, it can bring on anxiety, paranoia and finally, a depressive state. The high must be paid back and that cost, as with X and Molly, can be no fun. read more