In 2016, new laws were created around using marijuana for medical purposes. Doctors can authorize it for a patient if they have a condition that may benefit from the use of marijuana. Currently, mental health conditions (like depression and anxiety) and learning disabilities do not qualify as one of the authorized conditions.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved marijuana for any medical use but has approved or is clinically testing several marijuana-based medications that contain THC and CBD.
Even though “medical” marijuana may sound safer than “non-medical” marijuana, the drug poses the same health risks and consequences whether it is used for “medical” or “non-medical” purposes.