When most people hear the term “addiction,” they think of substances such as alcohol, opiates, cocaine, and other drugs. But what about marijuana? Is marijuana addictive? The answer is yes. Marijuana addiction is a real problem that can have a devastating effect on a person’s life. In this blog post, we’ll explore why marijuana can…
Marijuana is often treated by frequent users as a means to alleviate, even if temporarily, moderate to extreme anxiety. This connotation is popular, especially among adolescents and young adults. However, anxiety and marijuana interact in more ways than just reduction—and not always beneficially. Generalized anxiety disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders…
A positive correlation exists between marijuana smokers and those diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). The specifics of this relationship are still under scrutiny, with researchers working to determine whether smoking marijuana causes depression, if depressed people are more prone to begin smoking, or some interplay between the two. This research also extends to the…
Marijuana is legal in many areas of the United States, and its use has become somewhat normalized. However, it is possible to develop a chemical dependence on or even an addiction to marijuana that’s serious enough to require marijuana addiction treatment. Health risks increase when marijuana is mixed with alcohol or consumed in high doses.…