Cannabis has changed in recent decades. The concentration of d-9THC, the main psychoactive component, has increased from ...

As the opioid crisis continues to ravage the United States, more and more people are looking to cannabis as a solution. In Connecticut, new proposals mean this state may add opioid withdrawal to ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Bronstein, LICSW Key Takeaways Withdrawal happens when a person stops or reduces intake of an ...

Cannabis use disorder (CUD), also known as marijuana use disorder, is defined by compulsive use of cannabis despite adverse consequences, difficulty controlling use, and withdrawal symptoms. The ...

Shakespeare coined the word addiction to mean “strong inclination” toward any activity. People continue using the word in this general way, e.g., “television addiction.” I use addiction in the more ...

Heavy users of cannabis who experience withdrawal symptoms such as nervousness and cravings when they quit are likely to use again sooner than their peers, a new study finds. Researchers at the ...

Legalizing cannabis for both medical and recreational use may lead to a decline in daily opioid use among people who inject ...

From a judicial standpoint, the cart was clearly placed before the horse when marijuana was legalized. We need higher-powered ...

COLORADO, USA — Colorado pioneered legalized weed. Now, researchers are trying to find ways to help people who want to cut back. University of Colorado Boulder researchers are investigating whether ...

The global cannabis use disorder market is rapidly expanding, driven by increased recognition of cannabis use as a public health issue and the ongoing development of investigational treatments, ...