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If the word “endocannabinoid” sounds familiar, then it might be because you have heard similar terms, words that are variations on “cannabinoid”. For example, you may have heard of tetrahydrocannabinol. Better known as THC, this is the psychoactive component in marijuana. Similarly, you may have heard of cannabinol, or CBD, which is also in marijuana but is not psychoactive. Both THC and CBD have been shown to help relieve symptoms of depression. This is probably because they work with the endocannabinoid system. Even though we don’t hear about it much, ECS activity plays a huge role in depression. In fact, if you look back at history, you will see that there was a drug that was released then quickly taken off of the market because of this interaction. The drug was for obesity, and it was designed to block certain brain receptors linked with ECS. People on the drug almost immediately began to experience depression and suicidal thinking. Although that was a horrible experience, it taught us that there is a critical link between the ECS system and depression.

That has since led to further study about the role of ECS in mood disorders. There is a lot of science behind the ECS. It isn’t just a single thing found in the body. Instead, it is an entire network. There are different receptors that play a part. They are found in the brain, the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system, the immune system, and the gut. In other words, it is a complicated multi-part system. The truth is that we don’t know all that there is to know about it, yet. However, we do know a little bit, and what we know suggests that medical marijuana may be helpful in treating depression linked with ECS. For example, we do know that one of the primary endocannabinoids is anandamide, and that low levels are linked with depression and PTSD. Studies show that prolonged depression further decrease anandamide. Interestingly, the chemical structure of THC is similar to that of anandamide.

Therefore, THC may work on the brain in such a way as to enhance this diminished aspect of the ECS. This, in turn, relieves the symptoms of depression. In addition, research has found that there is a link between ECS and chronic pain. People who live with chronic pain are at high risk for depression. Therefore, treating the chronic pain can also help ease depression. THC and CBD have both been found to help reduce chronic pain. Therefore, it makes sense that medical marijuana helps with depression associated with chronic pain. Although we do not yet know all that there is to know about this system, there is enough research to suggest that some people benefit greatly from marijuana as a medical intervention for depression. Dr. Jeffrey Ditzell is a Psychiatrist in New York City and specializes in issues involving anxiety depression and adult ADHD. Medical Marijuana is one of the many treatments Dr. Ditzell offers to treat a variety of mental health issues.

As an aside, there are those who assert that the "high- producing" elements of weed are not part of the experience with cannabis oils and other cannabis derivatives. Some claim the desire to smoke it is driven in some part by a desire for that "high." Others argue that the desire to smoke it is merely one of personal choice, which they contend the Florida Constitution provides them. It is a loud and sometimes raucous debate. Recently, a Florida trial court judge (sworn to uphold the United States Constitution) concluded that in Florida it is unconstitutional to preclude people from smoking an illegal (under federal law, see Article VI above) substance. That sentence will throw a few off and cause some head scratching for sure. As I described that logic in a recent speech, I was reminded of Austin Powers' (Mike Myers') time travel bit that makes him cross-eyed, too funny.

Note the "recommended" and not "prescribed?" Notice that it is a "right" to use federally illegal substances? In other words, precluding Floridians from smoking a substance illegal in all 50 states violates the Florida constitution. That decision was very recent and is now pending before the Florida First District Court of Appeal. Judge Gievers was, coincidentally, the judge that concluded the workers' compensation rate making process was not appropriate. The United States government gained its power and authority from the states and the people. By its own ratified terms, the Constitution and laws passed there under are the law of the land. By that federal law, marijuana is illegal. It is illegal in all 50 states and nothing that any state or local government or official can do will change that. Two state supreme courts have now so concluded (those surprised by Bourgoin likely either did not read Coates, did not understand Coates, or forgot Coates).