Marijuana

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.

Answers the question, "Is marijuana a gateway drug?"

Five commonly held myths about marijuana corrected with facts about marijuana in this article.

An overview of the different types of marijuana and cannabis preparations.

Find out what the effects of getting high on marijuana before you consider trying this unpredictable drug.

Answer to the question, "Is cannabis legal?"

The characteristics of unproblematic recreational marijuana use, in contrast to marijuana abuse and marijuana dependence.

Explains the characteristics of marijuana abuse, as distinct from non-problematic marijuana use and marijuana addiction.

Explains the characteristics of marijuana addiction, as distinct from non-problematic marijuana use and marijuana abuse.

Marijuana problems can come in many forms -- this article explains the distictions between marijuana use, marijuana abuse, and marijuana addiction or dependence.

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.

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.

Glossary definition of the phrase contact high.

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.

Both sides of the debate on whether marijuana should be legalized.

Trying to understand a marijuana addict? Understand how a marijuana addict feels before, during and after smoking marijuana.

FAQ addressing whether marijuana can cause infertility, including a review of research on marijuana effects on fertility.

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.

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.

A new type of medical marijuana has been identified, which could be effective in treating neuropathic pain, without the side effects.

Medical marijuana is being increasingly recognized as a legitimate treatment for a variety of conditions.

Glossary definition of the term "the munchies"

Glossary definition of Marinol.

Describes basic rights you should know, whether or not you are acting against the law.

Addictions guidesite readers share their strategies for how to quit marijuana.

Answers the frequently asked question, "What is the difference between soft drugs and hard drugs?"