Risks of Using Marijuana to Reduce Anxiety
Risks of Using Marijuana to Reduce Anxiety Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu With the increasing number of states legalizing both the medical and recreational use of marijuana, its use is becoming more popular. Like any drug, there are different reasons why people may initially choose to use marijuana. […]
Helping a Loved One With Marijuana Addiction
Updated on 2/1/23 Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Marijuana addiction is a severe and growing problem in the U.S. However, many still believe that there is no such thing as marijuana addiction. From the outside looking in, you may find this distressing if you try to help your loved one realize that they may […]
Legalizing Marijuana: What Does This Mean for Sobriety?
Updated on 1/31/2023 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands With the legalization of marijuana, it’s crucial to understand the risks marijuana poses for any individuals in recovery. About 1 in 10 users may become addicted, rising to 1 in 6 if marijuana use starts before 18. Long-term use can increase psychosis risk […]
Myths About Marijuana Use
Considering all the various products that now carry cannabis – from traditional joints and baked goods, to soaps and face creams –across the country, it is no wonder that so many people are beginning to use this substance more than before. In many areas, using marijuana is becoming as socially acceptable as drinking alcohol. This […]
Pot’s Evolution: How the Drug Has changed Over the Years
Pot’s Evolution: How the Drug Has changed Over the Years It’s a topic of near-constant conversation in our communities; “Should marijuana be legalized?” In an increasing number of states, the answer is yes. But the debates are clouded by a great deal of misinformation. What matters to me as a person with substance use disorderion […]
Can I Use Marijuana to Help Me Taper Off Harder Drugs?
Can I Use Marijuana to Help Me Taper Off Harder Drugs? Many people who abuse alcohol and drugs also use marijuana. Some, when thinking about quitting, decide that “marijuana maintenance,” substituting marijuana for harder drugs, is a good way to be able to remain high without the negative consequences associated with drugs like heroin or […]
Marijuana Use Affects Future Generations
Marijuana Use Affects Future Generations The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai released a recent study about the effects of marijuana use by parents, on their children, as they grow into adults. Professor of psychiatry and neuroscience, and the study’s senior author, Yasmin Hurd, PhD, said “Our study emphasizes that cannabis [marijuana] affects not […]
Alcoholism Linked to Drinking During Puberty, Says New Study
Alcoholism Linked to Drinking During Puberty, Says New Study A new study from the University of Heidelberg has confirmed what other recent studies have shown: that people who have their first drink in puberty are more likely to suffer from alcoholism later in life. The other two studies, one by the Center for Disease Control […]
Drug Abuse Rates Soar in the Baby Boomer Population
Drug Abuse Rates Soar in the Baby Boomer Population If you are between the ages of 50-54, you have probably seen the number of your friends and acquaintances using illicit drugs double in the last few years. If you are ages 55-59, you have seen them triple. The problem used to be mostly alcohol, but […]