Marijuana addiction is real, and rising. In this post from The Denver Post, read more about why addiction treatment practitioners are seeing a surge in demand for help. For as long as most residents can remember, smoking marijuana has been a part of life here. The fact that California legalized the practice in January went practically unnoticed in this quiet town a ... Continue Reading
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Canada Tries Lower Age for Legal Cannabis
Canada becomes the second country to have 18 as the minimum age for using legal cannabis. This post from ABC News covers how this move is being closely watched. The most controversial thing about Canada's move to legalize marijuana nationwide may be setting the minimum age for use at 18 — three years lower than in U.S. states that have embraced legalization — a move that is ... Continue Reading
Marijuana and You: Health Effects & Concerns
What does marijuana actually do to your brain and body? This post from Lifehacker.com discusses marijuana’s health effects and potential concerns. Marijuana. Pot. Weed. Whatever you call it, it’s the most popular illegal drug in the world, gaining support for legalization for both medicinal and recreational purposes. But what does marijuana actually do to us? Let’s take a ... Continue Reading
Does Marijuana Addiction Really Exist?
Most people can use marijuana without becoming addicted. Marijuana addiction may be very rare, but it is for real. This post from Esquire presents the facts, as best as science knows them. First, the bad news. Yes, marijuana addiction exists, and it might have a lot to do with our genes. According to Time, researchers have singled out specific genes associated with pot ... Continue Reading
Addiction Expert Busts Popular Marijuana Myths
Endless myths surround the most widely used illicit drug. An addiction psychiatrist sets the record straight on some of the most popular marijuana myths. This post from Quartz presents the highlights of Kevin Hill’s recent discussion on Reddit. The march of marijuana legalization continues, and so do the questions about its effect on the health of smokers. Kevin Hill, an ... Continue Reading