Research into the potential medical uses of marijuana compounds continues apace. While not conclusive on their own, the results contribute to a longer-term possibility – that marijuana compounds may turn out to be more effective and safer in alleviating anxiety than prescription anxiety meds. The study compared the stress responses of a group of daily marijuana users to a group of non-users. Benzodiazepines, the mostly commonly used prescription anxiety meds, also affect GABA levels. The early signs are promising, but this, like all possibilities for future medical uses of marijuana compounds, depends on the research continuing.

Source: Forbes August 29, 2017 13:21 UTC