Pot times July 17, 2005
Cannabis And Depression Research
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Pubdate: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 CANNABIS AND DEPRESSION RESEARCH
Source: River Cities' Reader (IA)
Section: City Shorts, Pg 2
Copyright: 2005 River Cities' Reader
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The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws reports that adults
who use cannabis report suffering from less-severe incidents and/or symptoms of
depression than non-users, according to survey data published last month in the
journal Addictive Behaviors. Researchers at the University of Southern
California analyzed survey results from 4,400 adults who had completed The
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale ( a numerical, self-report
scale designed to assess symptoms of depression in the general population ).
Authors compared "depression scores" among those who consumed cannabis
daily, once a week or less, or never in their lives. "Despite
comparable ranges of scores on all depression subscales, those who used once per
week or less had less depressed mood, more positive affect, and fewer somatic (
physical ) complaints than non-users," the authors wrote. "Daily
users [also] reported less depressed mood and more positive affect than
non-users. ... These data suggest that adults apparently do not
increase their risk for depression by using marijuana," researchers
concluded.
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