Well I'm not sure about anyone else, but I use cannabis to treat my depression. All the pills I took from the doctor for it either had terrible side effects or sent me absolutely looney. Whilst I wouldn't say it's a cure, it does definately help me to continue throughout the day, to make sure i'm a functioning, contributing member of society. As for anxiety, well, if they stopped trying to persecute and prosecute all of us then most of our anxiety would disappear. I also must say that most of my friends who are stoners use it for their own reasons, but all of them have decent paying jobs, pay their taxes, and abide by all the laws except for the smoking or cultivation for personal use. Is it really worth my tax paying money to come after people I support. Perhaps all the stoners should start to refuse to pay tax, and then we could hit em where it hurts. They wouldn't be able to afford to lock us all up. Edit: Cannabis is BAD! Drink lots of alcohol instead! Or grab that fitpack and have a go! That to me seems to be the message been pushed. I'm sure the impact of alcohol or stimulant abuse doesn't lead to depression, anxiety or psychosis. For fucks sake... get a grip you tools!