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How mental health problems and drug abuse fuel each other
There is increasing evidence from hospitals and other treatment facilities showing dual diagnosis in patients of drug dependence.
Does Marijuana Make You Stupid?
Marijuana impairs the brain in the short term, but it's less clear whether it lowers IQ over time.
The Reward Circuit: How the Brain Responds to Marijuana
Learn about the brain reward system and the biochemical processes that occur during marijuana use. Suggested for use after showing Reward Circuit: How the Br...
Marijuana is a Psychoactive Drug. But is it Really a Medicine?
Marijuana laws are changing rapidly, but as of now, adults can use it recreationally in just 10 states. Medical marijuana, however, is legal in 33 states. So which is it: A pleasure drug or a pharmaceutical one?
Why Marijuana is Dangerous for a Drug Addict
Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the<br>United States and the rest of the world. It’s used<br>medicinally in many cases and can help treat symptoms o
Are Marijuana and Antidepressants Safe to Mix?
Many people wonder if it's safe to mix marijuana and antidepressants like Lexapro. While much research still needs to be done, here are 5 things we know...
How the brain responds to marijuana
Learn about the brain reward system and the biochemical processes that occur during marijuana use.
Marijuana: Just the Facts
The teen brain continues to develop until age 25. Using marijuana regularly before then can have negative and long-lasting effects.
Does Marijuana Change the Brain?
Some people who smoke pot do show changes in brain development, but those changes seem to be dependent on genes and other factors.
A Cure for Marijuana Addiction?
There might be a cure in development that can cure marijuana addiction. Read an article from our treatment center blogger. Balboa Horizons in Orange County, CA.
Is Marijuana a Gateway to Opioids?
The association between cannabis consumption and use of other drugs is clear, but its meaning is not.
Which marijuana consumer are you?
About 13% of Americans say they regularly or occasionally use marijuana. These are the types of users compiled but a new analysis
Marijuana's health risks, benefits still hazy
Barriers to marijuana research keep scientists in the dark on health effects
Is Marijuana a Safe Drug? Teenage Brain at Risk for Drug Abuse
Marijuana isn't a "safe" drug--at least not for the teenage brain. Scientists have discovered that the nature of the teenage brain makes users of cannabis among this population particularly at risk of developing addictive behaviors and suffering other long-term negative effects.
Skunk, Wax, and Edibles: What Marijuana Is Your Child Using?
Is It Possible To Overdose On Marijuana?
Experts warned that too much cannabis in the body could have bad effects that contribute to health issues, which may lead to life-threatening situations.
Study: how marijuana causes paranoia
A new study finds that a main ingredient in cannabis - THC - causes certain negative feelings and changes perceptions that induce paranoid feelings among users of the drug.
What smoking marijuana does to the brain
MRI tests show distinct brain changes after long-term marijuana use, but what does that mean for daily life?
How Marijuana Affects Brain Function
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. It is estimated that 50% of American teenagers have tried marijuana ...
Does marijuana increase sexual desire?
It's still unclear exactly how marijuana might boost sex drive, but theories abound.
