views on cannabis for depression is it a sin?

[flibbleflob]

so my friend has suffered from depression and anxiety now for a really long time now he was given stuff from his doctor that he used for around a year but they didn't work but made him worse, but now he smokes cannabis and it really helps him, i just want to know if it's a sin that he smokes to help with his ilness, thanks

 

[Criada]

I don't know where you or your friend live - but in many countries it is illegal to smoke cannabis. Sincve Jesus clearly told us to 'obey those in authority', we shouldn't do anything that is against the law - which would include smoking cannabis.
There are a lot of different antidepressants available - if the one your friend tried didn't work, he can talk to his doctor and try something different. It can take a few tries to get the right medication, or combination of meds, but it's worth keeping trying

 

[Spunkn]

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[Spunkn]

As Criada said, it's illegal in a lot of places. He may "feel" better, but as far as it actually helping him, that's a different story. Many people feel better by taking alcohol and things such as that, but it doesn't actually help them any.

I used to drink lots and lots of caffeine when I was depressed. It made me feel better, but as far as really helping, it didn't do much.

My concern with cannabis would be developing an addiction and dependency on it.

 

[RuthD]

It depends on where you live. It is legal in some countries and some of the USA. I know it is very bad for the lungs, though.

 

[Krissy Cakes]

I'm praying for your friend.

I would have him go to a doctor and get on some meds cause that stuff isn't good for you.

 

[Jeshu]

As Criada said, it's illegal in a lot of places. He may "feel" better, but as far as it actually helping him, that's a different story. Many people feel better by taking alcohol and things such as that, but it doesn't actually help them any.

I used to drink lots and lots of caffeine when I was depressed. It made me feel better, but as far as really helping, it didn't do much.

My concern with cannabis would be developing an addiction and dependency on it.

I used it for many years with reasonable good results, lung problems stopped me from continuing it as a mood stabiliser

 

[Liberal Angel]

I wouldn't recommend it, I have done it before and it just made me sleepy/goofy but didn't actually 'help' my depression....besides once the high is gone you are back to basics, and you can't just stay high 24/7.... lol