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Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome: What to Expect

By Monica Romano

Recovery is a process and quitting any drug can be hard. Continue Reading

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Research Ties Increased Heart Attack Risk to Marijuana Use

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

It is possible to abuse this substance, and it is also possible to have emotional and physical complications as a result of mar... Continue Reading

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Marijuana Use During Pregnancy: Knowing the Risks

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

To date, most medical experts agree that it is not safe to use marijuana during pregnancy. Continue Reading

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ER Visits in Colorado are Rising Due to Marijuana Edibles

By Dawn Hurley

Due to the unpredictable nature of its effects, consuming marijuana edibles poses unique health risks. Continue Reading

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Marijuana's Effect on Sexual Stamina

By Tess Chedsey

These results may give insight to the cause of depleted testosterone levels among heavy, long-term marijuana users. Continue Reading

6 Ways to Quit Marijuana Without Going Up in Smoke

By Jennifer Wezensky

Withdrawal symptoms can last one week or more, depending on the level of use prior to quitting marijuana use. Continue Reading

What You Need to Know About Marijuana Withdrawal

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

Quitting marijuana can bring about a variety of withdrawal symptoms, but knowing what these symptoms are and what you can do re... Continue Reading

Marijuana Maintenance: Why It Doesn't Work

By Flower B

This natural drug has negative effects on the healing process. Continue Reading

Why Synthetic Marijuana is Lethally Toxic

By Audrey Beim

Despite the alarming rise in emergency room visits, the public is seemingly still unaware of this drug's deathly consequences. Continue Reading

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The Truth Behind Synthetic Marijuana

By Audrey Beim

Uncovering the facts on this dangerously misconstrued drug. Continue Reading

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Medical Marijuana: How Different Consumption Methods Affect Your Health

By Elizabeth Seward

Are you unsure of the difference between the various ways to consume medical marijuana? Read on for clarification. Continue Reading

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Marijuana: Effects, Addiction, Treatment

By Angel W. Abott

It is estimated that more than four percent of the worlds adult population uses marijuana, and that over 22 million people worl... Continue Reading

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