Are you asking yourself, “Is marijuana a gateway drug to highly addictive substances?” There are other people just like you asking the same question. Perhaps you’re curious and want an answer for yourself or a loved one who either uses marijuana or is courting an addiction to “harder” drugs. Such drugs include heroin, cocaine, and…
Marijuana is the most commonly consumed drug in the U.S. While it is widely used, it still can cause negative effects with prolonged use. One of the most significant areas of the brain that can be impacted by marijuana use is memory, and short-term memory in particular. It’s important to understand the risks associated with…
Young adults should heed the mounting evidence regarding marijuana’s effects on the young adult brain. In a recent evidence-based review of research published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, Dr. R.D. Crean et al bring forward the results of a wide array of evidence-based studies on the effects of marijuana use on cognition, identifying a…
The legalization of marijuana in many states has made its use more common, thereby increasing the value of understanding the symptoms of marijuana addiction, what can happen when one stops its use (“detoxes”) and the treatment options that can help those who find they can’t stop without experiencing undesirable symptoms. The National Institute of on…
As marijuana use becomes legal as a medical option, people are beginning to wonder, what is marijuana? Marijuana, a powerful hypnotic drug, raises levels of pleasure chemicals in the user’s brain. The flood of chemicals causes extreme pleasure, calmness and may raise or suppress appetite. The drug relaxes some people and energizes others. Repeated drug…