Marijuana Addiction Blogs

The Longest 45 Days of Marijuana Withdrawal
Addiction to marijuana is likened to being enveloped by a disease that has totally taken control of a user’s physical, mental, and emotional faculties. When one decides to stop using marijuana, a plethora of withdraw... Read Full Post
Submitted by BobO on Wed, 05/13/2009 - 17:11
THC in Marijuana can cause Hallucinations
Marijuana belongs to a group of plants known as cannabis. All forms of cannabis contain mind-altering drugs because of its main active chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Among the 400 chemicals in marijuana, T... Read Full Post
Submitted by dell1 on Sat, 05/09/2009 - 16:08
Marijuana Addiction is a Progressive Disease
Habitual use of marijuana will wreak havoc on the brain. Since its most potent component, THC, targets the brain, it interferes with the normal chemical equilibrium of the brain affecting pleasure centers and regulatory ... Read Full Post
Submitted by dell1 on Sat, 05/09/2009 - 15:39
How Much Time is Enough for Drug and Alcohol Recovery?
Contrary to what many people believe, drug and alcohol abuse is something that affects everyone around the user, not just the person who is abusing the substance(s). Similarly, when someone you know is in need of help f... Read Full Post
Submitted by Mark Houston Recovery on Wed, 04/29/2009 - 12:06
Helping Loved Ones Get Help for Their Drug or Alcohol Addiction
Watching someone you love struggle with drug and alcohol addiction can be painful. Often times, the person will be in denial that there is a problem, becoming upset or angry with those loved ones who express concern for... Read Full Post
Submitted by Mark Houston Recovery on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 22:16
Men addicted to marijuana users are at risk of testicular cancer
A latest medical study conducted by researchers of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center reported that those persons who are addicted to marijuana have strong chances of developing testicular cancer. The researchers re... Read Full Post
Submitted by BobO on Sat, 03/07/2009 - 19:10
Marijuana in a nutshell
Use of marijuana as a narcotic is as old as the history of the humans. Variously called as pot, grass, reefer, weed, herb, Mary Jane, or MJ, marijuana is mainly dried and shredded leaves of a hemp plant scientifically kn... Read Full Post
Submitted by min22 on Tue, 12/02/2008 - 10:33
A Pot to Dumbnation!
Marijuana is the most frequently exploited illicit drug in any countries. Illicit because it is addictive and has been banned or regulated in most countries. Marijuana addiction is the craving or urge for marijua... Read Full Post
Submitted by Joan on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 17:07

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