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Recent progress in the neurotoxicology of natural drugs associated with dependence or addiction, their endogenous agonists and receptors. (1/828)
Nicotine in tobacco, tetrahydrocannabinol (delta 9-THC) in marijuana and morphine in opium are well known as drugs associated with dependence or addiction. Endogenous active substances that mimic the effects of the natural drugs and their respective receptors have been found in the mammalian central nervous system (CNS). Such active substances and receptors include acetylcholine (ACh) and the nicotinic ACh receptor (nAChR) for nicotine, anandamide and CB1 for delta 9-THC, and endomorphins (1 and 2) and the mu (OP3) opioid receptor for morphine, respectively. Considerable progress has been made in studies on neurotoxicity, in terms of the habituation, dependence and withdrawal phenomena associated with these drugs and with respect to correlations with endogenous active substances and their receptors. In this article we shall review recent findings related to the neurotoxicity of tobacco, marijuana and opium, and their toxic ingredients, nicotine, delta 9-THC and morphine in relation to their respective endogenous agents and receptors in the CNS. (+info)Use of illicit drugs among high-school students in Jamaica. (2/828)
Reported are the results of a survey to assess the prevalence of illicit drug use among high-school students in Jamaica. A total of 2417 high-school students in 26 schools were covered: 1063 boys and 1354 girls of whom 1317 were grade-10 students (mean age 15.7 years) and 1100 were grade-11 students (mean age 16.8 years). Of the students, 1072 and 1345 were from rural and urban schools, respectively, while 1126 and 1291 were children of parents who were professionals and nonprofessionals, respectively. The following drugs were used by the students: marijuana (10.2%), cocaine (2.2%), heroin (1.5%) and opium (1.2%). Illicit drug use among males, urban students and children of professionals was higher than that among females, rural students and children of nonprofessionals, respectively. (+info)Cannabis use and cognitive decline in persons under 65 years of age. (3/828)
The purpose of this study was to investigate possible adverse effects of cannabis use on cognitive decline after 12 years in persons under age 65 years. This was a follow-up study of a probability sample of the adult household residents of East Baltimore. The analyses included 1,318 participants in the Baltimore, Maryland, portion of the Epidemiologic Catchment Area study who completed the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) during three study waves in 1981, 1982, and 1993-1996. Individual MMSE score differences between waves 2 and 3 were calculated for each study participant. After 12 years, study participants' scores declined a mean of 1.20 points on the MMSE (standard deviation 1.90), with 66% having scores that declined by at least one point. Significant numbers of scores declined by three points or more (15% of participants in the 18-29 age group). There were no significant differences in cognitive decline between heavy users, light users, and nonusers of cannabis. There were also no male-female differences in cognitive decline in relation to cannabis use. The authors conclude that over long time periods, in persons under age 65 years, cognitive decline occurs in all age groups. This decline is closely associated with aging and educational level but does not appear to be associated with cannabis use. (+info)Alcohol and other psychoactive drugs in trauma patients aged 10-14 years. (4/828)
OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence of alcohol and/or other psychoactive drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine (AODs), involved in preteen trauma patients. METHODS: Toxicological testing results were analyzed for 1356 trauma patients aged 10-14 years recorded in the National Pediatric Trauma Registry for the years 1990-95. RESULTS: Of the 1356 patients who received toxicological screening at the time of admission, 116 (9%) were positive for AODs. AOD involvement increased with age. Patients with pre-existing mental disorders were nearly three times as likely as other patients to be AOD positive (23% v 8%, p < 0.01). AOD involvement was more prevalent in intentional injuries and in injuries that occurred at home. CONCLUSIONS: AODs in preteen trauma are of valid concern, in particular among patients with mental disorders or intentional injuries. The role of AODs in childhood injuries needs to be further examined using standard screening instruments and representative study samples. (+info)The risks for late adolescence of early adolescent marijuana use. (5/828)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to assess the relation of early adolescent marijuana use to late adolescent problem behaviors, drug-related attitudes, drug problems, and sibling and peer problem behavior. METHODS: African American (n = 627) and Puerto Rican (n = 555) youths completed questionnaires in their classrooms initially and were individually interviewed 5 years later. Logistic regression analysis estimated increases in the risk of behaviors or attitudes in late adolescence associated with more frequent marijuana use in early adolescence. RESULTS: Early adolescent marijuana use increased the risk in late adolescence of not graduating from high school; delinquency; having multiple sexual partners; not always using condoms; perceiving drugs as not harmful; having problems with cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana; and having more friends who exhibit deviant behavior. These relations were maintained with controls for age, sex, ethnicity, and, when available, earlier psychosocial measures. CONCLUSIONS: Early adolescent marijuana use is related to later adolescent problems that limit the acquisition of skills necessary for employment and heighten the risks of contracting HIV and abusing legal and illegal substances. Hence, assessments of and treatments for adolescent marijuana use need to be incorporated in clinical practice. (+info)Marijuana: medical implications. (6/828)
Over 50 percent of people will use marijuana sometime in their life. While intoxication lasts two to three hours, the active ingredient in marijuana, delta-9-tetrahydro-cannabinol, can accumulate in fatty tissues, including the brain and testes. Adverse effects from marijuana use include decreased coordination, epithelial damage to the lungs, increased risk of infection, cardiovascular effects and cognitive deficits. Unexplained behavior changes, altered social relationships and poor performance at school or work can signify a drug problem. Treatment requires a combination of education, social support, drug monitoring and attention to comorbid medical and psychiatric conditions. (+info)Marijuana use and increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. (7/828)
Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States. In some subcultures, it is widely perceived to be harmless. Although the carcinogenic properties of marijuana smoke are similar to those of tobacco, no epidemiological studies of the relationship between marijuana use and head and neck cancer have been published. The relationship between marijuana use and head and neck cancer was investigated by a case-control study of 173 previously untreated cases with pathologically confirmed diagnoses of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck and 176 cancer-free controls at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center between 1992 and 1994. Epidemiological data were collected by using a structured questionnaire, which included history of tobacco smoking, alcohol use, and marijuana use. The associations between marijuana use and head and neck cancer were analyzed by Mantel-Haenszel methods and logistic regression models. Controlling for age, sex, race, education, alcohol consumption, pack-years of cigarette smoking, and passive smoking, the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck was increased with marijuana use [odds ratio (OR) comparing ever with never users, 2.6; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.1-6.6]. Dose-response relationships were observed for frequency of marijuana use/day (P for trend <0.05) and years of marijuana use (P for trend <0.05). These associations were stronger for subjects who were 55 years of age and younger (OR, 3.1; 95% CI, 1.0-9.7). Possible interaction effects of marijuana use were observed with cigarette smoking, mutagen sensitivity, and to a lesser extent, alcohol use. Our results suggest that marijuana use may increase the risk of head and neck cancer with a strong dose-response pattern. Our analysis indicated that marijuana use may interact with mutagen sensitivity and other risk factors to increase the risk of head and neck cancer. The results need to be interpreted with some caution in drawing causal inferences because of certain methodological limitations, especially with regard to interactions. (+info)Substance abuse and the kidney. (8/828)
Substance abuse has been increasing steadily in the UK and some other countries. Recent evidence suggests more than 40% of young people have tried illicit drugs at some time. There are numerous medical consequences to recreational drug use, and a physician should always consider substance abuse in any unexplained illness. The renal complications of drug abuse are also becoming more frequent, and may encompass a spectrum of glomerular, interstitial and vascular diseases. Although some substances are directly nephrotoxic, a number of other mechanisms are also involved. These effects are often chronic and irreversible, but occasionally acute with possible recovery. The rapid growth of illicit drug use is clearly a major public health problem. We review the commonly used substances of abuse and their associations with renal disease. (+info)"Marijuana Abuse" is not a term that is typically used in the medical field. Instead, the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which is used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental conditions, uses the term "Cannabis Use Disorder." This disorder is defined as a problematic pattern of cannabis use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, with symptoms including:
1. Taking larger amounts of cannabis over a longer period than intended.
2. A persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control cannabis use.
3. Spending a lot of time obtaining, using, or recovering from the effects of cannabis.
4. Craving or a strong desire to use cannabis.
5. Recurrent cannabis use resulting in failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home.
6. Continued cannabis use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of cannabis.
7. Giving up or reducing important activities because of cannabis use.
8. Recurrent cannabis use in situations in which it is physically hazardous.
9. Continued cannabis use despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by cannabis.
10. Tolerance, as defined by either:
a) A need for markedly increased amounts of cannabis to achieve intoxication or desired effect.
b) Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of cannabis.
11. Withdrawal, as manifested by either:
a) The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for cannabis.
b) Cannabis is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
The diagnosis of a mild, moderate, or severe Cannabis Use Disorder depends on the number of symptoms present.
'Marijuana smoking' is not typically defined in a medical context, but it generally refers to the act of inhaling smoke from burning marijuana leaves or flowers, which are often dried and rolled into a cigarette (known as a "joint"), pipe, or bong. The active ingredients in marijuana, primarily delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), are absorbed through the lungs and enter the bloodstream, leading to various psychological and physiological effects.
It's worth noting that marijuana smoking is associated with several potential health risks, including respiratory problems such as bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as potential cognitive impairments and an increased risk of mental health disorders such as psychosis and schizophrenia in vulnerable individuals.
Cannabis is a plant genus that includes three species: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. It contains psychoactive compounds called cannabinoids, the most notable of which is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which produces the "high" associated with marijuana use.
Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica are primarily used for recreational and medicinal purposes, while Cannabis ruderalis has a lower THC content and is mainly used for industrial purposes, such as hemp fiber production.
Medicinally, cannabis is used to treat various conditions, including pain, nausea, and loss of appetite associated with cancer and HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among others. However, its use remains controversial due to its psychoactive effects and potential for abuse. Its legal status varies widely around the world, ranging from outright prohibition to decriminalization or full legalization for medical and/or recreational purposes.
Child abuse is a broad term that refers to any form of physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment or neglect that causes harm to a child's health, development, or dignity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), child abuse includes:
1. Physical abuse: Non-accidental injuries caused by hitting, kicking, shaking, burning, or otherwise harming a child's body.
2. Sexual abuse: Any sexual activity involving a child, such as touching or non-touching behaviors, exploitation, or exposure to pornographic material.
3. Emotional abuse: Behaviors that harm a child's emotional well-being and self-esteem, such as constant criticism, humiliation, threats, or rejection.
4. Neglect: Failure to provide for a child's basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, and emotional support.
Child abuse can have serious short-term and long-term consequences for the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of children. It is a violation of their fundamental human rights and a public health concern that requires prevention, early detection, and intervention.
Sexual child abuse is a form of abuse in which a child is engaged in sexual activities or exposed to sexual situations that are inappropriate and harmful for their age. This can include:
1. Sexual contact or intercourse with a child.
2. Exposing a child to pornography or using a child to produce pornographic materials.
3. Engaging in sexual acts in front of a child.
4. Inappropriately touching or fondling a child.
5. Using a child for sexual exploitation, including prostitution.
Sexual child abuse can have serious and long-lasting effects on a child's emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. It is important to report any suspected cases of sexual child abuse to the appropriate authorities immediately.
Dronabinol is a synthetic form of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the main psychoactive compound found in cannabis. It is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients, as well as to stimulate appetite and weight gain in patients with AIDS wasting syndrome.
Dronabinol is available in capsule form and is typically taken two to three times a day, depending on the prescribed dosage. It may take several days or even weeks of regular use before the full therapeutic effects are achieved.
Like cannabis, dronabinol can cause psychoactive effects such as euphoria, altered mood, and impaired cognitive function. Therefore, it is important to follow the prescribing instructions carefully and avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while taking this medication. Common side effects of dronabinol include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and difficulty with coordination.
Substance-related disorders, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), refer to a group of conditions caused by the use of substances such as alcohol, drugs, or medicines. These disorders are characterized by a problematic pattern of using a substance that leads to clinically significant impairment or distress. They can be divided into two main categories: substance use disorders and substance-induced disorders. Substance use disorders involve a pattern of compulsive use despite negative consequences, while substance-induced disorders include conditions such as intoxication, withdrawal, and substance/medication-induced mental disorders. The specific diagnosis depends on the type of substance involved, the patterns of use, and the presence or absence of physiological dependence.
Elder abuse is a type of mistreatment or neglect that is committed against an older adult, typically defined as someone aged 60 or older. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), elder abuse includes "physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse; financial exploitation; neglect; and abandonment."
Elder abuse can occur in various settings, including the person's own home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other institutional settings. The perpetrators of elder abuse can be family members, caregivers, acquaintances, or strangers.
The underlying causes of elder abuse are complex and multifaceted, but they often involve a combination of individual, relational, community, and societal factors. Risk factors for elder abuse include social isolation, cognitive impairment, functional dependence, past history of abuse, and caregiver stress or burnout.
Elder abuse can have serious consequences for the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of older adults. It is estimated that up to 10% of older adults experience some form of elder abuse, although the prevalence may be higher due to underreporting. Prevention efforts include increasing public awareness, improving education and training for caregivers, strengthening community support services, and enforcing laws and regulations that protect older adults from abuse and neglect.
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CDC: Although more people are using marijuana, fewer are abusing it - NaturalNews.com
Researchers interested in Marijuana Abuse | Yale School of Medicine
Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug? | Substance Abuse Treatment
Cannabis (Marijuana) DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Marijuana Addiction: Signs and Effects of Marijuana Abuse - RehabNet.com
Mom smoking marijuana is not child abuse, NJ court says
Prevalence of Marijuana Use Among U.S. Adults Doubles Over Past Decade | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism ...
Opinion: Fears of drug abuse aside, Indonesia should give medical marijuana more thought | South China Morning Post
Evidence - Marijuana Effective for Pain Control & Can Limit Opiate Abuse - malecare.org
MN: Minneapolis Mayor - Easing Marijuana Laws Could Help Prevent Opioid Abuse | 420 MAGAZINE ®
National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse - Letter
How does marijuana produce its effects? | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
CPS Taking New Look at Punishments for Marijuana, Substance Abuse | Chicago News | WTTW
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- Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. (nih.gov)
- According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health , cannabis (marijuana) is one of the most used drugs in the United States, and its use is widespread among young people. (nih.gov)
- International Marijuana news, reviews and forums where you can utilize our scientific and medical articles, helping you to grow your own Cannabis. (420magazine.com)
- Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S. It is made up of dried parts of the Cannabis sativa hemp plant. (unt.edu)
- Marijuana, also commonly referred to as cannabis, THC, and weed, is a mind-altering drug that has several effects on the human body and mind. (therecoveryvillage.com)
- As a dry, shredded mix of the flowers, stems, and leaves of the hemp plant cannabis sativa, marijuana is usually smoked. (shafahome.org)
- It is considered by and large safe to use, but it is important for everyone involved in the Marijuana Industry to have knowledge of cannabis impairment. (icannalearn.com)
- Additionally, dispensary employees can gain information to identify cannabis use disorders, which are misuse, abuse and dependency. (icannalearn.com)
- Recreational Marijuana Abuse - Marijuana, often referred to as pot or weed, is a dry, greenish mixture of stems, seeds, and flowers from the Cannabis sativa plant. (recoveryintune.com)
- Of note, whether someone who uses marijuana may indeed go on to use other drugs depends on many different factors, not just the use of cannabis itself. (recoveryintune.com)
- Obtaining a medical marijuana card may pose a risk for those who use cannabis products to treat pain, anxiety, or depression, according to a Massachusetts General Hospital study. (iasic1.org)
- In a significant minority of individuals, researchers found those at greatest risk of developing the addictive symptoms of cannabis use disorder (CUD) were seeking relief from anxiety and depression, suggesting the need for stronger safeguards over the dispensing, use, and professional follow-up of people who legally obtain cannabis through medical marijuana cards (MMC). (iasic1.org)
- IASIC, the International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis, are doctors who educate on marijuana. (iasic1.org)
- What Is Marijuana (Cannabis)? (riveroakstreatment.com)
- As medical marijuana dispensaries began ringing up sales for the first time in Ohio on January 16, the Cleveland Clinic - one of the largest hospitals in the country - issued an official statement rejecting cannabis use for patients. (everydayhealth.com)
- While the number of states now selling medical cannabis has climbed to 33 (plus the District of Columbia), state approval of medical marijuana bypasses the type of thorough review process that the FDA enforces, according to Terpeluk. (everydayhealth.com)
- For people who use marijuana medically, it is called cannabis. (evokewaltham.com)
- Marijuana addicts also report that they need cannabis to think more clearly, indicating dependence. (evokewaltham.com)
- Additionally, leniency in attitudes towards natural cannabis opens up possibilities for athletes to consider medical marijuana for pain management. (holistichopenp.org)
- The organization promotes research on marijuana in order to obtain FDA-approved, pharmacy-dispensed, cannabis-based medications. (wikipedia.org)
- The change will not just lower the understanding of threat of cannabis amongst young people, yet also encourage them to delight in marijuana misuse. (ganjawaystore.com)
- There seems to be a predilection for the basal ganglia in ischemic stroke following cannabis abuse. (ruralneuropractice.com)
- Therefore, cannabis abuse should be considered in young adults with basal ganglia infarcts, after excluding other known etiologies. (ruralneuropractice.com)
- Giving medicinal cannabis patients a mixed bag - with some things they asked for, and some things they opposed - the Michigan House passed a series of bills on Thursday to modify the state's medical marijuana law. (tokeofthetown.com)
- Medical marijuana patients, caregivers, and organizations will all gather under one roof Sunday as Ann Arbor's Clarion Hotel serves as Independence Hall while activists and interested parties will coordinate testimony to ensure all the implications of medicinal cannabis are properly explained to the Legislature. (tokeofthetown.com)
- Marijuana Marijuana (cannabis) is a drug made from the plants Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica that contain a psychoactive chemical called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). (msdmanuals.com)
- Cannabis sativa is the hemp plant from which marijuana (leaves, stems, seeds) are derived. (medscape.com)
- The relationship of cannabis to other drugs of abuse is described in two conflicting models. (medscape.com)
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- NaturalNews) Those who insisted that legalizing marijuana would lead to a drug-crazed population have been proven wrong by the latest statistics released by the CDC and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (naturalnews.com)
- In essence, it is a substance that may trigger people to abuse other, more dangerous substances. (recoveryranch.com)
- Recovery from these new addictions would call for time and dedication at substance abuse treatment and therapy programs. (recoveryranch.com)
- Our experts have years of experience and will do what it takes to ensure that you get the help that you need to beat substance abuse for good. (recoveryranch.com)
- Although marijuana is a naturally derived substance, the active chemical, THC, can cause mind-altering or psychoactive reactions. (rehabnet.com)
- The rule change would limit punishments schools can dole out to students who are caught using or possessing drugs at school to make sure all substance abuse infractions are treated the same. (wttw.com)
- The use or possession of drugs, controlled substances, or any substance used for the purpose of intoxication, previously captured in Section 5-17, has been moved to Section 4-14," the board agenda states, "to reflect the city's path toward the decriminalization of marijuana use and possession and to shift focus to therapeutic responses for drug use. (wttw.com)
- The goal, CPS says, is to ensure all substance abuse violations are treated in the same manner in the same section. (wttw.com)
- National Survey on Drug Use and Health (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Web Site). (unt.edu)
- The long-term consequences of marijuana abuse will vary from person to person based upon length of abuse, frequency of use, personality types, and presence of other substance abuse. (centerpointehospital.com)
- American Substance Abuse Professionals, Inc. (go2asap.com)
- Do you need Substance Abuse Professional Services? (go2asap.com)
- Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is a patterned use of a drug -in this case marijuana- which leads to harm to users or others. (shafahome.org)
- There is strong evidence that a group process is one of the most effective therapies in addressing substance abuse issues. (rscottcarpenter.com)
- 2 Marijuana is also the most commonly used addictive substance after alcohol and tobacco. (riveroakstreatment.com)
- Marijuana addiction or abuse requires in-depth counseling and one-on-one attention from a substance abuse counselor. (evokewaltham.com)
- Instead, MLB will take a much different approach that attempts to address any underlying problems or suspected substance abuse. (holistichopenp.org)
- At least one donor, a private art collector dedicated to assisting substance abuse non-profits, gave $1,364,000 to SAM Action in 2016. (wikipedia.org)
- Adolescent substance abuse: the effects of alcohol and marijuana on neuropsychological performance. (unm.edu)
- cannabizsmoke Some may accidentally enter substance abuse due to the very early exposure to medications by member of the family, pals, etc. (ganjawaystore.com)
- In the light of such a landmark shift in the domain of substance abuse, it is time to reflect upon the consequences on teenagers. (ganjawaystore.com)
- Adolescence and also substance abuse are typically closely linked, which raises the probability of developing lasting changes in the neural paths of the brain. (ganjawaystore.com)
- Marijuana is the dependent substance used most commonly during pregnancy. (cocaberks.org)
- Marijuana and Opioids Combined for Chronic Pain Does Not Increase Risk for Substance Abuse. (dieutridau.com)
- Does it surprise you that chronic pain patients using prescription opioids in conjunction with medical marijuana are not at increased risk for substance abuse? (dieutridau.com)
- In examining co-occurring substance abuse of drugs such as cocaine, sedatives, and amphetamines, there was no significant difference between opioid users and nonusers. (dieutridau.com)
- Taken together, MML implementation increases marijuana use mainly among those over 21, where there is also a spillover effect of increased binge drinking, but there is no evidence of spillovers to other substance use. (nber.org)
- The Council is a 50 year-old nonprofit agency focused on the prevention of substance abuse. (livedrugfree.org)
- Our office is located in the GA Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The Council provides drug free workplace and DOT services nationwide, along with statewide, regional, and local prevention programs funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Behavioral Health, Office of Behavioral Health Prevention and Federal Grants, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) and other agencies. (livedrugfree.org)
- Do you have a substance abuse issue? (drugabuse.com)
- Our self-assessment may be helpful in recognizing substance abuse in yourself. (drugabuse.com)
- AAC is one of the largest substance abuse treatment providers in the US with facilities coast to coast. (drugabuse.com)
- Substance abuse is a major issue in the United States. (drugabuse.com)
- Standard tools were used to collect data from 93 abused women seeking help at a welfare centre in relation to forms of abuse, depression, coping, suicidal ideation, substance use, social support and self-efficacy. (who.int)
- Recommend that clinicians tell women the purpose of screening for marijuana use is to facilitate treatment of substance abuse and not to punish or prosecute patients. (medscape.com)
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- According to a roadside survey conducted in Washington State, 14.1% of drivers with children in the car - nearly one in seven - tested positive for THC, the principal psychoactive compound in marijuana. (go2asap.com)
- Marijuana is the most commonly abused psychoactive drug. (shafahome.org)
- Marijuana contains chemicals that can have mind-altering effects, including its main psychoactive ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). (riveroakstreatment.com)
- Dronabinol is a man-made form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. (everydayhealth.com)
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- They wrote: "With changes in medical marijuana laws and, in particular, state laws or policies allowing limited access to low percentages of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD), persons who use marijuana daily for medical reasons might be using strains that pose lower risk for dependence or abuse . (naturalnews.com)
- The changing laws and public attitudes could be responsible for curbing some of the behaviors that often led to dependence or abuse in the past. (naturalnews.com)
- And since marijuana is often one of the first substances that many people with lifelong addictions try, specialists have been testing to see if it is, indeed, a gateway drug for heavy dependence. (recoveryranch.com)
- Marijuana use disorders such as addiction rely on dependence, where a user feels withdrawal symptoms when not taking the drug. (rehabnet.com)
- Earlier NIAAA research found that marijuana use remained stable at about 4 percent of the U.S. population between 1991-1992 and 2001-2002, while abuse and dependence rose from 1.2 percent to 1.5 percent. (nih.gov)
- They may state that marijuana is not chemically addictive, and therefore, dependence on this drug is not possible. (recoveryintune.com)
- Furthermore, it's estimated that 9% of people who abuse marijuana will eventually develop a dependence. (recoveryintune.com)
- A chronic pattern of marijuana dependence can lead to lung or heart problems, and someone can develop a mental health disorder and get addicted to daily marijuana abuse. (evokewaltham.com)
- For those 21 and older, we found that MMLs led to a relative increase in the probability of marijuana use of 16 percent, an increase in marijuana use frequency of 12-17 percent, and an increase in the probability of marijuana abuse/dependence of 15-27 percent. (nber.org)
- Legalization increased both marijuana use and marijuana abuse/dependence in people 21 or older. (nber.org)
National Insti3
- These findings highlight the changing cultural norms related to marijuana use, which could bring additional public health challenges related to addiction, drugged driving and access to effective treatment," said Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which contributed funding to the study. (nih.gov)
- CBD, on the other hand, does not trigger mind-altering experiences and may have potential as a medication, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The National Institute on Drug Abuse has a list of facts about PCP, LSD, and other hallucinogens. (drugabuse.com)
NIDA4
- Studies funded by NIDA and NIAAA have shown that marijuana impairs driving performance , increasing lane weaving, and that since the legalization of medical marijuana in Colorado, drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes are significantly more likely to test positive for marijuana use . (nih.gov)
- The NIDA-funded 2010 Monitoring the Future Study showed that 13.7% of 8th graders, 27.5% of 10th graders, and 34.8% of 12th graders had abused marijuana at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. (unt.edu)
- The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) is a federal research organization based in Washington DC that supplies much of the research data of the harmful affects of drug abuse to drug facilities and programs nationally. (rscottcarpenter.com)
- NIDA point out that most recreational marijuana is high in THC and low in CBD. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Addictive4
- Heavy pot smokers often laugh at the idea that marijuana is addictive, even as they scramble to find more to smoke. (recoveryranch.com)
- Why Is Marijuana Used Medically if It is Harmful and Addictive? (evokewaltham.com)
- Is marijuana addictive? (medlineplus.gov)
- Addiction is a chronic, relapsing biological and behavioral disorder with genetic components, and marijuana use is addictive in some individuals. (medscape.com)
Symptoms of Marijuana Abuse1
- Symptoms of marijuana abuse will vary from person to person, based upon the length of abuse, amount abused, presence of other drugs used, and frequency of use. (centerpointehospital.com)
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- In June 2018, the FDA for the first time authorized the use of a drug containing a purified extract from marijuana. (everydayhealth.com)
- Prior to 2020, SAM led several successful efforts to defeat marijuana legalization measures in Ohio (2015), Arizona (2016) and North Dakota (2018). (wikipedia.org)
- According to a report Sunday by David Cochrane at CBC, Canada's Liberal Party government plans to announce legislation the week of April 10 that would result in marijuana legalization throughout the country by July 1 of 2018. (adamdick.com)
20164
- Marijuana Anonymous (MA) organization focuses on the Twelve-step program of recovery that incorporates a belief in a Higher Power as essential for recovery (Marijuana Anonymous, 2016). (authorea.com)
- The National Institute of Drug Abuse explains marijuana and its usage as an illicit drug ("Drugfacts:marijuana," 2016). (authorea.com)
- While " over 3,000 federal defendants were sentenced for marijuana violations in 2016, according to the Commission," notes Armentano, "[t]hat total is roughly half of the number of federal defendants that were sentenced in 2012. (adamdick.com)
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Anxiety6
- The mother on Thursday was cleared of wrongdoing nearly three years after the birth of her son, who was born with some marijuana in his system as a result of his mother occasionally smoking during pregnancy to help with appetite and alleviate anxiety. (nj1015.com)
- What if I tell you that there is no good evidence that marijuana does any good for treating glaucoma, anxiety, or Parkinson's disease. (malecare.org)
- Although there have been no documented fatal marijuana overdoses, nonfatal symptoms of an overdose include extreme paranoia, anxiety, hallucinations and anxiety. (therecoveryvillage.com)
- Marijuana use, especially frequent (daily or near daily) use and use in high doses, can cause disorientation, and sometimes cause unpleasant thoughts or feelings of anxiety and paranoia. (drugfreebc.org)
- Marijuana use has also been linked to depression and anxiety, and suicide among teens. (drugfreebc.org)
- Using marijuana will also cause anxiety, paranoia, and psychosis. (evokewaltham.com)
State's medical marijuana1
- When I am certifying a patient, I am stating that I have evaluated him or her, and they meet the criteria under my state's medical marijuana laws," she says. (everydayhealth.com)
Cannabinoids3
- Smoked marijuana delivers THC and other cannabinoids to the body, but it also delivers harmful substances to users and those close by, including many of the same substances found in tobacco smoke, which are harmful to the lungs and cardiovascular system. (drugfreebc.org)
- On the other hand, the Cleveland Clinic does prescribe FDA-approved medications that are based on specific marijuana compounds called cannabinoids. (everydayhealth.com)
- However, there have been scientific studies of cannabinoids, the chemicals in marijuana. (medlineplus.gov)
Stop using mar1
- If someone tries to stop using marijuana and fails because life without marijuana is too hard, that is considered an addiction. (rehabnet.com)
Illicit drug2
- Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States today. (centerpointehospital.com)
- In 2010, marijuana was said to be the most commonly abused illicit drug, reflecting 17 million self-reported past-month users. (recoveryintune.com)
Extracted from the marijuana plant2
- Smoking THC-rich resins extracted from the marijuana plant is on the rise. (nih.gov)
- This treatment for two rare forms of epilepsy , called Epidiolex, contains cannabidiol (CBD), a nonintoxicating cannabinoid extracted from the marijuana plant. (everydayhealth.com)
Legalization of mariju3
- Legalization of marijuana for medical use or adult recreational use in a growing number of states may affect these views. (nih.gov)
- However, with the legalization of marijuana there are communities of people and medical professionals today who practice the use of marijuana and it's derivatives for medicinal purposes and they embrace the benefits. (rscottcarpenter.com)
- Q: In terms of legislative policy and cultural shift, was there a specific moment in time when you could tell that full legalization of marijuana in Colorado was imminent, and if so, how did you prepare for it as a professional? (typepad.com)
Smoke marijuana2
- And an increasing number of studies have found that adults who smoke marijuana were more likely to abuse alcohol than those who did not smoke pot. (recoveryranch.com)
- People smoke marijuana in hand-rolled cigarettes (joints) or in pipes or water pipes (bongs). (nih.gov)
12th graders3
- In 2022, 30.7% of 12th graders reported using marijuana in the past year and 6.3% reported using marijuana daily. (nih.gov)
- In 2022, nearly 20.6% of 12th graders reported that they vaped marijuana in the past year and 2.1% reported that they did so daily. (nih.gov)
- Daily marijuana usage has increased among 8th, 10th, and 12th graders. (centerpointehospital.com)
Substances11
- And while marijuana does not produce a physical addiction, this flush of dopamine can make a person's body more open to addiction to other substances. (recoveryranch.com)
- So if you are worried about marijuana use potentially leading you to other substances, please contact The Ranch right away to learn more. (recoveryranch.com)
- Chicago Public Schools is looking to rewrite portions of its student bylaws on marijuana and other controlled substances. (wttw.com)
- What impact will recent increases in cigarette prices have on the demand for other substances, such as marijuana? (who.int)
- Proponents of this theory state that marijuana use normalizes and demystifies the idea of using substances. (recoveryintune.com)
- The physical effects of marijuana will vary depending on the individual, the method of use, how much is used and how often, and whether any other substances are used at the same time. (riveroakstreatment.com)
- As marijuana drops from the list - some other controlled substances will be added to these routine drug tests. (holistichopenp.org)
- While the chemical(s) found in this drug(s) of abuse has yet to be identified, it is thought the substances contain chemicals called cannabimimetics. (virginia.gov)
- Women who admitted to using believe marijuana is safe when compared with other substances. (cocaberks.org)
- 2 ] Illicit substances such as opiates, cocaine, heroin amphetamine, Phencyclidine and marijuana have all been reported to predispose to strokes in young adults. (ruralneuropractice.com)
- Even if drugs are causing a disruption in a person's life, the compulsion to abuse substances habitually often overcomes any desire to quit. (drugabuse.com)
Drugs15
- Marijuana addiction is a progressive illness that can often time lead to the usage or addiction of other drugs , including alcohol . (rehabnet.com)
- Many marijuana addicts believe that their use of marijuana is okay because there are worse drugs to be addicted to and people whose lives are worse off than theirs. (rehabnet.com)
- Patri Handoyo, author of War on Drugs and one of the many Indonesian activists calling for the legalisation of medical marijuana, argued that lifting the ban on marijuana use and its cultivation as before 1976 would result in a dramatic drop in its economic value, putting an end to the profit-making schemes of the criminal enterprises who sell it. (scmp.com)
- Past information on many drugs of abuse is available on our Archives site. (unt.edu)
- Most people who abuse marijuana combine it with other types of drugs to heighten an existing intoxication or reduce more unpleasant symptoms. (centerpointehospital.com)
- Taking other drugs with marijuana can amplify these effects. (shafahome.org)
- Many people who are dependent on marijuana rationalize and deny their condition and argue that there are far worse drugs they could be using. (recoveryintune.com)
- That same year, it was reported that marijuana use accounted for 4.5 million of the estimated 7.1 million people in the U.S. dependent upon or abusing illegal drugs. (recoveryintune.com)
- MLB will drop marijuana from its "drugs abuse list. (holistichopenp.org)
- Thank you for your care of the people of Virginia, for reporting any potential poisoning to our poison centers, and for assisting in gathering critical information in order to identify and track these emerging conditions associated with drugs of abuse. (virginia.gov)
- Major League Baseball and its players association announced it would remove marijuana from its "drugs of abuse" list and begin testing for newly added drugs, such as opioids. (kvcrnews.org)
- Major League Baseball announced changes to its drug use and testing policies on Thursday, removing marijuana from its "drugs of abuse" while announcing mandatory tests for cocaine and opioids. (kvcrnews.org)
- Known stroke etiology and abuse of other illicit drugs were ruled out from history and investigations. (ruralneuropractice.com)
- Ask all women trying to conceive or in early pregnancy about their use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs (including marijuana), and other nonmedical use of medications. (medscape.com)
- According to this theory, a person will progress from legal drugs, such as alcohol and cigarettes, to illicit drugs, such as marijuana. (medscape.com)
Criteria for marijuana use disorder2
- Based on the current study, approximately 30 percent of people who used marijuana in the past year met criteria for marijuana use disorder during 2012-2013, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. (nih.gov)
- Researchers estimate that 4 million people in the US met the criteria for marijuana use disorder in 2015. (rscottcarpenter.com)
Signs of marijuana abuse1
- Signs of marijuana abuse are reduced mental and physical abilities, difficulties with work or school, social changes and troubles money or the law. (therecoveryvillage.com)
Opioid7
- New research suggests opioid use is lower in states that have eased marijuana laws, and on Tuesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he's ready to make it legal if it means that marijuana could potentially save lives. (420magazine.com)
- Abstract Background and Objectives Laws liberalizing access to medical marijuana are associated with reduced opioid analgesic use among adults, but little is known about the impact of such policies on adolescents and young adults. (iasic1.org)
- Preventing opioid abuse will extend past disciplinary programs. (kvcrnews.org)
- The league will require all players and team staff to take classes on the "dangers of opioid pain medications and practical approaches to marijuana" during the next two seasons. (kvcrnews.org)
- Can Medical Marijuana Curb Opioid Epidemic? (medigrow.org)
- At a time when the United States is facing an opioid epidemic, medical marijuana is now legal in 25 states and the District of Columbia. (medigrow.org)
- Is medical marijuana the answer to America's opioid epidemic? (medigrow.org)
Effects39
- Marijuana has both short-and long-term effects on the brain. (nih.gov)
- Although some states have legalized marijuana use, the drug can still be dangerous and have long-lasting effects on the body. (rehabnet.com)
- Marijuana usage can have short-term and long-term side effects with some being more harmful than others are. (rehabnet.com)
- If someone is addicted to marijuana, there could be even more long-term side effects from the drug usage. (rehabnet.com)
- How does marijuana produce its effects? (nih.gov)
- Short-term effects of marijuana use include euphoria, distorted perceptions, memory impairment, and difficulty thinking and solving problems. (unt.edu)
- According to an article on "Marijuana Use and its Effects," there are serious psychological, physical, and social effects of marijuana on an individual (Ratini, 2014). (authorea.com)
- There are many effects of marijuana that can have both short- and long-term implications. (therecoveryvillage.com)
- Beyond the short-term effects of experiencing a "high," it's important to consider the long-term consequences of marijuana abuse. (therecoveryvillage.com)
- Short-term effects of using marijuana just one time can cause noticeable symptoms to appear. (therecoveryvillage.com)
- If you're worried a friend or family member may be struggling with marijuana abuse or addiction, look for a combination of these signs, symptoms and side effects. (therecoveryvillage.com)
- Marijuana can be habit-forming and has many effects on the mind and body. (therecoveryvillage.com)
- These effects can occur in the short-term, even after one instance of marijuana use. (therecoveryvillage.com)
- The intoxicating effects of marijuana include relaxation, sleepiness, and mild euphoria (getting high). (shafahome.org)
- Eating marijuana can cause slower, and sometimes less predictable effects. (shafahome.org)
- Marijuana can also cause undesirable side effects, which increase with a higher dosage. (shafahome.org)
- Marijuana can stay in the digestive tract up to 12 hours, increasing the time one may feel the effects. (northlakerecovery.com)
- Marijuana is the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the United States, with 37.6 million users in the past year, and marijuana use may have a wide range of health effects on the body and brain. (drugfreebc.org)
- Developing brains, like those in babies, children, and teenagers are especially susceptible to the hurtful effects of marijuana. (drugfreebc.org)
- Although scientists are still learning about these effects of marijuana on the developing brain, studies show that marijuana use by mothers during pregnancy may be linked to problems with attention, memory, problem-solving skills, and behavior problems in their children. (drugfreebc.org)
- So it's hard to separate the effects of the compounds in marijuana on the cardiovascular system from the hazards posed by the irritants and other chemicals contained in the smoke. (drugfreebc.org)
- THC is the active chemical in marijuana also responsible for its various effects. (recoveryintune.com)
- When marijuana is smoked, its effects onset rapidly, as THC passes through the lungs and into the bloodstream. (recoveryintune.com)
- Edible marijuana generally takes longer to induce effects, but once they manifest, they will last for several hours. (recoveryintune.com)
- Addiction to marijuana can result in many negative effects on one's life, including family conflicts and poor performance at work and school. (recoveryintune.com)
- Because marijuana provides medicinal benefits, the discussion of the effects of legalization is very different than when alcohol became legal in 1933. (rscottcarpenter.com)
- They gain knowledge regarding marijuana abuse and it's side effects through presentation of evidence-based materials from the group facilitator and brainstorm solutions as a group. (rscottcarpenter.com)
- Marijuana abuse can have detrimental effects on a person's health and overall well-being. (riveroakstreatment.com)
- Marijuana can produce different short- and long-term effects on the mind and body. (riveroakstreatment.com)
- Some of the mental effects of marijuana may be perceived as desirable or pleasurable, while others can be uncomfortable and unpleasant. (riveroakstreatment.com)
- Marijuana as a medicine can be used responsibly without side effects. (evokewaltham.com)
- What collateral effects-good or bad-has the marijuana business had on the state? (typepad.com)
- What are the effects of marijuana? (medlineplus.gov)
- Marijuana can cause both short-term and long-term effects. (medlineplus.gov)
- While there is some research on marijuana use during pregnancy and childhood development, much more is needed to understand its long-term effects. (cocaberks.org)
- We tested the effects of MMLs adopted in seven states between 2004 and 2011 on adolescent and adult marijuana, alcohol, and hard drug use. (nber.org)
- Because the effects of marijuana use may be as serious as those of cigarette smoking or alcohol consumption, marijuana also should be avoided during pregnancy. (medscape.com)
- Because of concerns regarding impaired neurodevelopment, as well as maternal and fetal exposure to the adverse effects of smoking, women who are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy should be encouraged to discontinue marijuana use. (medscape.com)
- Within this group, epilepsy is refractory in up to 40 % of patients, who have shown para el control de síntomas refractarios en a decrease in the frequency of seizures with the concomitant use of cannabidiol and conventional antiepileptics, with mild síndromes convulsivos side effects such as diarrhea and drowsiness. (bvsalud.org)
Paranoia1
- Marijuana users are significantly more likely than nonusers to develop temporary psychosis (not knowing what is real, hallucinations and paranoia) and long-lasting mental disorders, including schizophrenia (a type of mental illness where people might see or hear things that aren't really there). (drugfreebc.org)
Dependent on using mar1
- When someone is dependent on using marijuana regularly, usually daily, they usually lose interest in things that they used to enjoy. (rehabnet.com)
Recreational use of marijuana2
- While many people use marijuana for legitimate legal reasons, recreational use of marijuana has significantly increased in recent years. (shafahome.org)
- When you take a child's viewpoint, it is easy to see how medical and legal recreational use of marijuana can give him the idea that the drug is harmless," said Clark Carr, president of Narconon International. (prweb.com)
Civil penalties for marijuana2
- SAM advocates for civil penalties for marijuana use (what some call decriminalization), along with mandated treatment, prevention, education, and awareness. (wikipedia.org)
- Seeking obstetric-gynecologic care should not expose a woman to criminal or civil penalties for marijuana use, such as incarceration, involuntary commitment, loss of custody of her children, or loss of housing. (medscape.com)
Affects7
- Marijuana also affects brain development. (nih.gov)
- This is also why driving while high on marijuana is unsafe - THC affects the cerebellum and basal ganglia, which are two parts of the brain that regulate coordination, balance, and movement. (therecoveryvillage.com)
- Marijuana use also affects mental cognition or thinking abilities. (therecoveryvillage.com)
- How marijuana is dried or processed affects the quality of the medicine. (northlakerecovery.com)
- How marijuana affects lung health is determined by how it's consumed. (drugfreebc.org)
- There is a general public sentiment that pot is harmless and people can stop marijuana use anytime without negative side affects. (rscottcarpenter.com)
- Still, marijuana affects how accurately someone can think. (evokewaltham.com)
Disorder12
- For example, a study from New Zealand conducted in part by researchers at Duke University showed that people who started smoking marijuana heavily in their teens and had an ongoing marijuana use disorder lost an average of 8 IQ points between ages 13 and 38. (nih.gov)
- The percentage of Americans who reported using marijuana in the past year more than doubled between 2001-2002 and 2012-2013, and the increase in marijuana use disorder during that time was nearly as large. (nih.gov)
- Past year marijuana use rose from 4.1 percent to 9.5 percent of the U.S. adult population, while the prevalence of marijuana use disorder rose from 1.5 percent to 2.9 percent, according to national surveys conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health. (nih.gov)
- The marked increase in marijuana use and marijuana use disorder shown in the study is a significant change from prior results. (nih.gov)
- The near doubling of the prevalence of marijuana use disorder among the U.S. population in the last decade can be attributed to the substantial increase in marijuana use overall, rather than an increase in rates of addiction among users. (nih.gov)
- The proportion of users who have a marijuana use disorder was found to have actually decreased (35.6 percent to 30.6 percent) between 2001-2002 and 2012-2013. (nih.gov)
- Symptoms of marijuana use disorder were assessed during face-to-face interviews. (nih.gov)
- When examined by age, young adults (ages 18 - 29) were found to be at highest risk for marijuana use and marijuana use disorder, with use increasing from 10.5 percent to 21.2 percent and disorder increasing from 4.4 percent to 7.5 percent over the past decade. (nih.gov)
- Black and Hispanic individuals also showed especially noticeable increases in the prevalence of marijuana use and marijuana use disorder, with use increasing from 4.7 percent to 12.7 percent over the past decade among blacks and from 3.3 percent to 8.4 percent among Hispanics. (nih.gov)
- The prevalence of marijuana use disorder increased from 1.8 percent to 4.6 percent among blacks and 1.2 percent to 2.8 percent among Hispanics over the same time period. (nih.gov)
- And while the number of people who use marijuana at any one time does not seem to have increased in the past decade, the number of people who have a marijuana-related disorder has increased significantly. (shafahome.org)
- Researchers report the marijuana use disorder can morph into addiction when the person can't stop using the drug even when it interferes with their daily activities. (rscottcarpenter.com)
Cannabidiol6
- Oral cannabidiol does not produce a signal for abuse liability in frequent marijuana smokers. (musc.edu)
- Como parte de las terapias alternativas para el control de síntomas refractarios en enfermedades avanzadas destaca el uso de cannabidiol. (bvsalud.org)
- 40 % de los pacientes, quienes han demostrado disminución en la frecuencia de convulsiones con el uso concomitante de cannabidiol y antiepilépticos convencionales, con efectos secundarios leves, como diarrea y somnolencia. (bvsalud.org)
- de determinar el uso del cannabidiol para el control de síntomas neurológicos refractarios en pacientes con síndromes convulsivos y enfermedades neurodegenerativas, se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en Pubmed, Scopus y Embase. (bvsalud.org)
- Los efectos del cannabidiol lo convierten en una alternativa, of the title and research adicional a la terapéutica convencional, para el control de síntomas en trastornos neurológicos, disminuyendo de forma objectives, exhaustive sostenida el número total de episodios con un perfil de seguridad aceptable. (bvsalud.org)
- Existe limitada información respecto al uso de search of information in cannabidiol en enfermedades neurodegenerativas, por lo que no se ha evidenciado su efectividad. (bvsalud.org)
Harm4
- For example, while 38.3 percent of Americans said monthly marijuana use posed a "great risk of harm" in 2002, only 26.5 percent said the same in 2014. (naturalnews.com)
- Smoked marijuana, in any form, can harm lung tissues and cause scarring and damage to small blood vessels. (drugfreebc.org)
- The debate about marijuana harm is similar to prescription pain killers. (evokewaltham.com)
- The information newly released by Narconon not only includes a thorough look at the harm marijuana addiction can do, it also provides guidelines for parents on how to approach their children on the subject. (prweb.com)
Addiction treatment2
- And the findings seem to indicate that yes, marijuana may be a gateway drug to further experimentation and addiction, one which may require marijuana addiction treatment to beat. (recoveryranch.com)
- At our marijuana addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts , therapists routinely deal with people who can't find their groove. (washburnhouse.com)
Chronic5
- The suggestion is that people are starting to turn to marijuana instead of pain pills to manage chronic pain. (naturalnews.com)
- However, this analysis did show that there is excellent evidence that marijuana is highly effective in controlling chronic pain. (malecare.org)
- Modern medicine is embracing medical marijuana to treat debilitating conditions from cancer to chronic pain. (northlakerecovery.com)
- Long-term, excessive marijuana abuse can lead to addiction, a chronic disease in which a person is no longer able to control their drug use. (recoveryintune.com)
- Even the most chronic marijuana user can reclaim their lives clean and sober at Evoke Waltham . (evokewaltham.com)
Cigarettes3
- The joint demand for cigarettes and marijuana. (who.int)
- What is even more startling is the fact that several teens do rule out the method of smoking cigarettes marijuana or pot to be hazardous for their wellness. (ganjawaystore.com)
- Based on the lately launched data, there was a decline in the number of 12- to 17-year-olds who thought that smoking cigarettes marijuana once a month or one to 2 times constituted a "great danger. (ganjawaystore.com)
Pattern of marijuana1
- Polysubstance use, and the pattern of marijuana use continually changes. (cocaberks.org)
Evidence that marijuana1
- There is now evidence that marijuana abuse can cause someone to develop a mental illness. (evokewaltham.com)
People30
- All of this is occurring even as the number of people using marijuana overall rises. (naturalnews.com)
- The number of people reporting using marijuana during the past month has risen by more than 35 percent since the year 2002. (naturalnews.com)
- At the same time, the number of people who felt monthly marijuana risk posed no risk at all jumped from 10 percent to 19.9 percent. (naturalnews.com)
- As a result, many people are asking, "Is marijuana a gateway drug? (recoveryranch.com)
- In 2021, 35.4% of young adults aged 18 to 25 (11.8 million people) reported using marijuana in the past year. (nih.gov)
- How do people use marijuana? (nih.gov)
- People can mix marijuana in food ( edibles ), such as brownies, cookies, or candy, or brew it as a tea. (nih.gov)
- When people begin using marijuana as teenagers, the drug may impair thinking, memory, and learning functions and affect how the brain builds connections between the areas necessary for these functions. (nih.gov)
- Based on the results of our surveys, marijuana use in the United States has risen rapidly over the past decade, with about 3 in 10 people who use marijuana meeting the criteria for addiction. (nih.gov)
- Responding to a study showing that people in states with looser marijuana laws use fewer opioids, Mayor Frey tweeted his support for legalizing recreational marijuana, saying "it's a criminal and racial justice issue. (420magazine.com)
- But Representative Greg Davids said Colorado has had issues with everything from people driving while high to banking problems since it legalized recreational marijuana, and he doesn't believe Minnesota should follow suit. (420magazine.com)
- Over 94 million people in the United States have disclosed that they've used marijuana at least once. (centerpointehospital.com)
- While most people feel that marijuana abuse is harmless, there are a number of negative consequences that can occur and include physical, emotional, and behavioral component. (centerpointehospital.com)
- Eichelberger notes that her previous research has shown that people tend to think that marijuana is less likely to impair driving than is alcohol. (go2asap.com)
- People who use marijuana often ingest it via hand-rolled joints, water pipes, or blunts. (recoveryintune.com)
- In 2009, around 18% of people over the age of 12 who entered detox and rehab programs self-reported marijuana as their main drug of abuse. (recoveryintune.com)
- A characteristic that alcohol and marijuana use do share is that both can be abused and people can run the risk of becoming addicted and/or experience negative circumstances in their daily living with over consumption. (rscottcarpenter.com)
- In fact I was probably on the other side of the fence," she says, "but the more I kept an open mind and saw what medical marijuana was doing for people, I couldn't ignore it. (everydayhealth.com)
- Why Do People Become Mentally Slow on Marijuana? (evokewaltham.com)
- It is evident that people who use pot regularly start to believe that marijuana is helping them mentally, but it is causing them further physical, mental, and emotional addiction. (evokewaltham.com)
- The association between marijuana and schizophrenia is stronger in people who start using marijuana earlier and use marijuana more frequently. (evokewaltham.com)
- People who don't understand addiction might say that learning how to stop smoking marijuana is as simple as saying no. (washburnhouse.com)
- Emergency room visits related to marijuana abuse have soared to nearly a half million per year, with only cocaine sending more people to a hospital Emergency Room. (prweb.com)
- Among people aged 12 to 24, marijuana is the top drug sending them to the Emergency Room. (prweb.com)
- The over-regulation has also contributed to the black market, in that some people who can't afford to pay the high costs of daily compliance will choose to illegally grow and sell marijuana (often across state lines) because it is far less expensive and far more lucrative. (typepad.com)
- Looking at United States Sentencing Commission numbers, Paul Armentano of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), related last week some good news regarding people being sentenced in federal courts for violating marijuana laws. (adamdick.com)
- People who started using marijuana as teenagers may have trouble with thinking, memory, and learning. (medlineplus.gov)
- There are no reports of people dying from using just marijuana. (medlineplus.gov)
- A new study from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has found that fewer people are using opioids in states that have legalized medical marijuana. (medigrow.org)
- Should People Who Abuse Alcohol Qualify for Liver Transplants? (drugabuse.com)
Medications2
- Terpeluk notes that more marijuana-based medications are in development, and the Clinic supports drug research programs that "scientifically evaluate the active ingredients found in marijuana that can lead to important medical therapies. (everydayhealth.com)
- SAM aims to encourage medical marijuana research and promote the development of FDA-approved marijuana medications. (wikipedia.org)
Tobacco5
- Users sometimes open up cigars and remove the tobacco, replacing it with marijuana, which is called a "blunt. (rehabnet.com)
- To better understand how the demand for marijuana and tobacco responds to changes in the policies and prices that affect their use, we explore the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA) from 1990 to 1996.We find evidence that both higher fines for marijuana possession and increased probability of arrest decrease the probability that a young adult will use marijuana. (who.int)
- To better understand how the demand for marijuana and tobacco responds to changes in the policies and prices that affect their use, we explore the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA) from 1990 to 1996. (uncg.edu)
- Smoke from marijuana contains many of the same toxins, irritants, and carcinogens as tobacco smoke. (drugfreebc.org)
- SAM also seeks to prevent Big Tobacco from expanding its influence into Big Marijuana. (wikipedia.org)
Start using mar1
- Statistics say that whenever a group of six teens start using marijuana, one of them will wind up addicted to it. (prweb.com)
Amount of mariju1
- Only consume the amount of marijuana prescribed by your doctor. (northlakerecovery.com)
High on marijuana2
- This is because the feeling of getting high on marijuana seems enjoyable, so the person may prioritize getting high over other activities they were previously dedicated to. (therecoveryvillage.com)
- Everyone understands that someone high on marijuana responds slower when talking, walking, and even driving. (evokewaltham.com)
Show that marijuana1
- Indonesia's health minister at the time, Nila Moeloe, said there was no evidence to show that marijuana had any medicinal benefit. (scmp.com)
Increase in marijuana1
- For those 12-20 years old, we found a relative increase in marijuana use initiation of 5-6 percent. (nber.org)
Support for marijuana2
- Despite this, Carter has expressed support for marijuana legalization. (wikipedia.org)
- With enhancing public support for marijuana laws more than previously, it has actually come to be vital to discuss the social and health-related consequences. (ganjawaystore.com)
Believe that marijuana1
- Although many of the public believe that marijuana is a harmless drug, when used over time and regularly, it can lead to severe damage to the body. (rehabnet.com)
Struggle with marijuana2
- Only you know the degree of your struggle with marijuana or perhaps you know you are addicted. (rscottcarpenter.com)
- We have helped at-risk teens and adults who struggle with marijuana addiction. (evokewaltham.com)
Decriminalization of mariju1
- Alabama Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Georgia Hawaii Iowa Kansas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Oregon Rhode Island Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Smart Approaches to Marijuana Canada (SAMC) Smart Approaches to Marijuana New Zealand (Say Nope to Dope) Arguments for and against drug prohibition Decriminalization of marijuana in the United States Michael Roberts (14 August 2017). (wikipedia.org)
Drug29
- According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the percentage of Americans aged 12 and older who met the diagnostic criteria for marijuana dependency or abuse was just 1.6 percent in 2014, a drop from the 1.8 percent that was noted in 2002. (naturalnews.com)
- Abuse and dependency were pretty rare among the general marijuana-using population, with just under 12 percent of those using the drug in the past year meeting one of the criteria. (naturalnews.com)
- Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug? (recoveryranch.com)
- So, is marijuana a gateway drug? (recoveryranch.com)
- Drug Use and Drug Abuse: Where's the Line? (recoveryranch.com)
- Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the world. (rehabnet.com)
- As the appellate decision noted, state courts have held that 'failure to successfully defeat drug addiction does not automatically equate to child abuse or neglect. (nj1015.com)
- But Rafli's proposal was met with harsh criticism from the public and within his own party, the Prosperous Justice Party, with the government's position remaining that if marijuana was legalised, it would open the door to widespread abuse of the drug. (scmp.com)
- And while the term "drug abuse" has a huge range of definitions, using marijuana for non-therapeutic or non-medical effect is considered abuse. (shafahome.org)
- In addition, marijuana is often referred to as a " gateway drug . (recoveryintune.com)
- The hopes and dreams once associated with life before marijuana may disappear as the user starts to believe that he or she cannot function correctly without the drug. (recoveryintune.com)
- The lives of those who are truly addicted to marijuana tend to revolve around obtaining the drug and maintaining a high. (recoveryintune.com)
- Of them, 138,000 voluntarily sought treatment for drug abuse. (rscottcarpenter.com)
- Most U.S. states and territories have legalized the medical use of marijuana, and certain states and territories have even legalized the drug for recreational purposes. (riveroakstreatment.com)
- When marijuana was universally illegal, it may have been easier to instruct one's children to stay away from the drug. (prweb.com)
- Our goal is creating a world free from drug abuse. (prweb.com)
- We will continue to release information like this to help parents keep their children free from the risk of drug abuse, addiction and overdose," said Carr. (prweb.com)
- SAM was founded in 2013, by former Congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island), former White House drug policy adviser Kevin Sabet, senior editor of The Atlantic, David Frum and a group of health professionals in response to the successful 2012 marijuana legalization initiatives in Colorado and Washington. (wikipedia.org)
- Teenage years as well as drug abuse. (ganjawaystore.com)
- The raised social acceptance can come to be a driving pressure behind the surge basically abuse and drug-impaired driving. (ganjawaystore.com)
- New information is emerging about another drug of abuse in Virginia potentially relevant to your practice. (virginia.gov)
- This correspondence is intended to share information regarding illness presentations potentially associated with the drug of abuse "synthetic marijuana. (virginia.gov)
- If you care for a patient that you believe has become ill as a result of using a drug of abuse known as "synthetic marijuana," please report the case to your poison center at 1-800-222-1222 (Blue Ridge Poison Center, National Capital Poison Center, or Virginia Poison Center). (virginia.gov)
- Please consider the possibility of exposure to a chemical adulterant if your patient presents with atypical symptoms after use of any drug of abuse. (virginia.gov)
- Today, @MLB and the @MLB_PLAYERS jointly announced significant changes to the Drug of Abuse provisions of the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. (kvcrnews.org)
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved the marijuana plant as a medicine. (medlineplus.gov)
- 1 ] Drug abuse has been implicated as the cause of stroke in 15-40% of stroke in the young. (ruralneuropractice.com)
- Prescription Drug Abuse, It's not what the doctor ordered. (livedrugfree.org)
- The "gateway" theory of the development of abuse describes the escalation of drug use from adolescence to adulthood. (medscape.com)
Dependency5
- The survey used to determine these figures looked at nearly 900,000 participants, while the criteria for abuse and dependency were taken from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) . (naturalnews.com)
- Researchers aren't sure why the increase in daily marijuana use - which went from 2 percent in 2002 to 3.5 percent in 2014 - has actually seen dependency and abuse drop, but the CDC theorizes that some of this can be attributed to changes in the medical marijuana laws. (naturalnews.com)
- The dependency can become an obsession where using marijuana is the only thing the user is concerned about. (rehabnet.com)
- The Indonesian government's view of marijuana is that it potentially causes dependency and so cannot be used for medical therapy. (scmp.com)
- Abstract This paper reviews the problems associated with marijuana abuse and marijuana dependency among college students (Ratini, 2014). (authorea.com)
Chemicals3
- The reasons for this type of influence vary but center on the nature of the cannabinoid chemicals inside of marijuana. (recoveryranch.com)
- The marijuana plant has chemicals that can help with some health problems. (medlineplus.gov)
- The chemicals in marijuana, such as THC, are carried readily across the placenta. (cocaberks.org)
Dispensaries2
- The firm's practice had an emphasis on criminal defense, but as retail marijuana dispensaries began to open up in January 2014, the firm really shifted its focus away from criminal and towards business and regulatory work. (typepad.com)
- Many dispensaries across the county advertise the safety of using marijuana during pregnancy. (cocaberks.org)
Hemp1
- Marijuana, also referred to as grass or dope, is a grey-green mixture of dried, shredded flowers and leaves of the hemp plant. (centerpointehospital.com)
DrugFacts1
- Read more about marijuana as medicine in our DrugFacts: Marijuana as Medicine . (nih.gov)
Year marijuana1
- 1 According to the Monitoring the Future survey , rates of past year marijuana use among middle and high school students have remained relatively steady since the late 1990s. (nih.gov)
Uses marijuana2
- Whether a person uses marijuana for pleasure or to minimize physical discomfort, it will affect the mental ability of the user. (evokewaltham.com)
- It all comes down to how often and how much a person uses marijuana. (evokewaltham.com)
Quit marijuana2
- Have you tried to quit marijuana in the past but continually fail? (recoveryranch.com)
- The lost mental abilities didn't fully return in those who quit marijuana as adults. (nih.gov)
Smokes marijuana1
- When a person smokes marijuana, THC quickly passes from the lungs into the bloodstream. (nih.gov)
Findings3
- It will be interesting to see how these findings influence voters in the five states that are set to decide in November whether or not recreational marijuana use should be legalized. (naturalnews.com)
- Nevertheless, the mother successfully completed the program in 2015, a year before the Family Court judge upheld the abuse and neglect findings anyway, saying that "long-term use of marijuana does create a risk, a substantial risk. (nj1015.com)
- For more on laboratory findings associated with marijuana use, read here . (medscape.com)
Organization1
- Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM, Inc.) is a political organization opposed to marijuana legalization and commercialization. (wikipedia.org)
Consequences3
- For those that over consume pot and struggle with negative consequences including addiction they're faced with the same issues as those looking to recover from alcohol abuse or alcoholism. (rscottcarpenter.com)
- But for those that over-consume marijuana and struggle to cut down its use, because they experience negative consequences in their daily living, there is help locally. (rscottcarpenter.com)
- ABSTRACT This cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study evaluated the mental health consequences of abuse among Jordanian women. (who.int)