Can marijuana really be addictive? Despite decades of popular belief to the contrary, addiction specialists warn that the ...

Psychiatrists studied years of medical cannabis research and concluded that medical cannabis doesn't help patients on acute ...

Dr Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can’t get hooked on marijuana. The misconception has become more widespread over time. Cannabis is now the most widely used illegal drug in Europe, ...

If you’re high right now, you may want to tune in. Try not to giggle. A University Texas at Dallas professor was awarded nearly $2 million dollars to study marijuana addiction for the next five years.

Marijuana, commonly known as weed, is often used for its psychoactive effects and therapeutic benefits. While moderate use can have positive effects for some, excessive consumption can lead to several ...

The debate over legalization of marijuana continues, while alcohol is known to be the most damaging drug of all. Pot may be less destructive, but current research suggests that it disrupts the ...

Why is marijuana legalization such a mess in New York? The answer seems clear: The rollout of licensed dispensaries has been "a disaster," as Gov. Kathy Hochul puts it, because of misguided policies ...

Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can’t get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow ...

Addiction, no matter what the mind-altering substance, is a medical disorder significantly altering normal brain functioning and physiology, most often resulting in dysfunctional personal, social and ...