I think the point is that if it is the treatment given to you by your doctor without it being a stopgap, then that is delaying proven treatments. If you use it as a stopgap then that’s beside the point
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Laser@feddit.org 2 weeks ago
Was cannabis ever a serious contender for these issues? I always considered a painkiller and against loss of appetite, but nothing psychological.
delaying proven treatments
Good luck getting treatment for depression here in a timely fashion, I think with the latest changes, people need to wait about a year for an appointment. Situation is bleak, can’t blame anyone getting a bit of relief
apotheotic@beehaw.org 2 weeks ago
Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Was cannabis ever a serious contender for these issues?
Honestly, that doesn’t really matter. You can test unlikely contenders too, especially in a desk study that doesn’t have any ethics problems.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
It helps for gastro stuff (I haven’t paid too much attention to which, just I’m the patient they use to point to as “look! Use it for gastro” and cannabis treats all my gastro diseases). Its about time for my five year check in with the lady who does the cannabis CPE so we’ll have plenty to talk about if you want me to ask, just give me like six months to both visit and gather research.