Though cannabis is different from opioids or stimulants in some ways, it affects the body and brain; it is very much a psychoactive drug that can be abused. About one in ten regular users of marijuana have a cannabis use disorder (CUD). If you are concerned about your use of cannabis or worried about a…
Addiction to marijuana is classified as a cannabis use disorder (CUD) and affects about 10% of regular users. For those people, marijuana addiction treatment can help them break out of the cycle of abuse so they can live a sober life. One of the reasons many people seek marijuana addiction help is because the fallout…
From prescription drugs to illicit drugs, all psychoactive substances can affect the brain’s functioning. These drugs may change mood, awareness, thoughts, feelings, or behavior. Marijuana is no different in that it is a psychoactive drug that directly affects brain function. When the use of marijuana is excessive, it may lead to abuse, resulting in tolerance…
Addiction to marijuana, officially termed cannabis use disorder, affects about 1 in 10 regular users. Many people discredit the idea of cannabis addiction because it is a drug that people can use medically. Furthermore, it is being legalized in many states. However, thousands of Americans a year require marijuana addiction treatment to break their unhealthy…
About 1 in 10 teens who use cannabis regularly will become addicted to it. However, the effects on the still-developing brain of a teenager are serious regardless of dependence or addiction. Marijuana impedes brain growth, including the formation of neural pathways, and can affect IQ, motivation, and cognitive processing. Even among those who may not…
Marijuana use has recently surpassed cigarette use among teens. This is a significant statistic since tobacco use has never stopped rising among the younger demographic, despite its decline in other age groups. Marijuana harms developing brains, but the gap between what people believe about marijuana’s safety among teens and the truth is enormous. Marijuana addiction…
Marijuana abuse often flies under the radar because many states are legalizing it. In addition, it may have legitimate medical uses and does not kill people. However, marijuana is a drug and can lead to physical and mental health consequences, and about 9% of users will develop an addiction to it. Those risks increase among…
There has been a recent push to legalize marijuana across the country. Even though breaking the societal stigma surrounding CBD has been a positive for many people, it has also created the perception that THC edibles might be safe. Even though it is true that THC edibles can be a suitable alternative to other types…
During the past few years, there has been a significant shift in how society looks at marijuana. Even though it is good that CBD is providing people with numerous health benefits, people need to understand that there are serious consequences that can happen if they smoke marijuana. Marijuana contains two main substances: THC and CBD.…