Marijuana
Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug. Often considered to be a "soft" drug, marijuana has recently become recognized as a legitimate treatment for a wide range of conditions. Medical marijuana is used to treat nausea, particularly from chemotherapy cancer treatment, chronic pain, MS and glaucoma.
What is Weed?
Find out more about weed -- what you might hear it called, what it is, types of weed, and why people have such strong opinions about it.
Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?
Answers the question, "Is marijuana a gateway drug?"
Five Myths About Marijuana
Five commonly held myths about marijuana corrected with facts about marijuana in this article.
Types of Marijuana
An overview of the different types of marijuana and cannabis preparations.
What Do Marijuana Effects Feel Like?
Find out what the effects of getting high on marijuana before you consider trying this unpredictable drug.
Is Cannabis Legal?
Answer to the question, "Is cannabis legal?"
Recreational Marijuana Use
The characteristics of unproblematic recreational marijuana use, in contrast to marijuana abuse and marijuana dependence.
Marijuana Abuse
Explains the characteristics of marijuana abuse, as distinct from non-problematic marijuana use and marijuana addiction.
Marijuana Addiction
Explains the characteristics of marijuana addiction, as distinct from non-problematic marijuana use and marijuana abuse.
Marijuana Problems
Marijuana problems can come in many forms -- this article explains the distictions between marijuana use, marijuana abuse, and marijuana addiction or dependence.
Harm Reduction Tips for Marijuana Users
Marijuana can be potentially harmful, but there is a lot you can do to reduce the risks. But the only way of avoiding harm completely is by avoiding the drug completely.
Five Ways to Curb Your Drug Cravings
Cravings are a normal reactions to discontinuing drug use. They can easily trigger a relapse, but try these simple strategies for curbing your cravings before you score another hit.
What is a Contact High?
Glossary definition of the phrase contact high.
Cannabis Philosophy for Everyone Edited by Dale Jacquette
Review of the book Cannabis Philosophy for Everyone edited by Dale Jacquette. This book is part of the Philosophy for Everyone series, edited by Fritz Allhoff.
Should Marijuana Be Legalized?
Both sides of the debate on whether marijuana should be legalized.
Understanding a Marijuana Addict
Trying to understand a marijuana addict? Understand how a marijuana addict feels before, during and after smoking marijuana.
Can Marijuana Cause Infertility?
FAQ addressing whether marijuana can cause infertility, including a review of research on marijuana effects on fertility.
How CBT Helped Shannon Quit Marijuana
Here is an example of how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helped Shannon quit marijuana. While the characters and the story are fictitious, the characteristics and circumstances described are typical of people who come for treatment. Shannon’s story is presented for illustrative purposes, to help readers understand how CBT can help people to quit marijuana.
Under 15s at Highest Risk for Cannabis-Related Harms
A study of 1,303 current cannabis users shows that under 15 year olds are at disproportionately higher risk for developing or exacerbating mental and physical health problems.
New Medical Marijuana Derivative for Pain
A new type of medical marijuana has been identified, which could be effective in treating neuropathic pain, without the side effects.
What is Medical Marijuana?
Medical marijuana is being increasingly recognized as a legitimate treatment for a variety of conditions.
What Are "the Munchies?"
Glossary definition of the term "the munchies"
What Is Marinol?
Glossary definition of Marinol.
What Are My Rights If I Am Arrested?
Describes basic rights you should know, whether or not you are acting against the law.
How to Quit Marijuana
Addictions guidesite readers share their strategies for how to quit marijuana.
What is the Difference Between Soft Drugs and Hard Drugs?
Answers the frequently asked question, "What is the difference between soft drugs and hard drugs?"
