Jail vs. Marijuana Rehab

Marijuana possession and DUI account for some of the most frequent arrests made in the United States today. If you are facing charges related to marijuana, there may be a chance that you can attend rehab instead of spending time in jail. Learn more about how marijuana rehab works. If you feel that rehab is right for you, call us today. How Rehab Can Benefit You Choosing a legitimate, reputable rehab facility will benefit you,...

How to Approach a Marijuana Addict

If someone you care about is abusing marijuana on a regular basis, that person might be struggling with a marijuana dependence. Marijuana, also known as pot and weed, contains a chemical called THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. The THC in marijuana is what causes the user to get high when using the drug. There is some debate as to whether marijuana is an addictive substance. Some people will tell you that marijuana is not...

Marijuana Addiction in the Workplace

Your work is a huge part of your life. Most of us rely on our employment to pay our bills, support our family and live the life we want to live. Yet all it takes is one positive urine test to change your life. Although medical marijuana has become legal in some states, there is still much debate surrounding marijuana use. Most employers ban or limit marijuana use and many screen their employees for marijuana in urine or blood...

Dangers of Mixing Marijuana with Alcohol and Other...

Marijuana is a commonly used drug. It affects the brain by causing the release of dopamine, a natural chemical that has the following effects: Euphoria Relaxation Heightened sensory perception Laughter Altered perception of time Increased appetite Once the initial euphoric feelings pass, users may feel tired or depressed.  They may have trouble forming memories and have trouble with coordination and balance. Dangers of...

Is Marijuana Addictive?

There is often a heated debate as to whether marijuana is addictive or not. Currently in the U.S., there has been great debate over the potential legalization of pot in some states, including California and Oregon. While some people use marijuana illegally, others claim that it has healing and relaxing powers. So, is marijuana a dangerous substance? Is it addictive? What Causes the Marijuana High? Marijuana contains a...

Teen Marijuana Abuse

Teen drug abuse has been a constant and increasing trend over time. It has been found that kids as young as thirteen have tried cocaine. Many teens consider drugs a recreational activity and don’t see the dangers of abuse or chemical dependence. The consequences aren’t weighed and the ramifications aren’t considered. Addiction is a far-fetched concept that has not been fully realized, and in some cases, it is never...

Marijuana Drug War

The drug war in the United States has shifted from a full fledge pursuit to end the cocaine bust to the current predicament of marijuana over the past decade. Today, half of all drug tests nationwide are attributed to marijuana according to the analysis of federal crime statistics. Since 1992, the number of heroin and cocaine cases has plummeted from 55 percent to 30 percent while marijuana arrests rose from 28 percent to 45...

Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana has strong support from voters and health organizations. Medical marijuana is one of the most widely discussed issues in drug policy reform. Numerous published studies suggest that marijuana has medical value in treating patients with serious illnesses such as AIDS, glaucoma, cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and chronic pain. The Compassionate Use Law Act of 1996 ensures that: (A) Seriously ill...

Marijuana in Hollywood

Marijuana is a drug that has been highly debated by advocates of drug defense and those desiring a drug free America. Hollywood has the greatest platform for those in defense of the drug as we’ve seen it depicted as a comedic relief in many instances thus allowing those movies to garner box office sales. Not only are we seeing it used on the big screen, but time and time again reports of celebrities abusing this drug or...

Marijuana Abuse in America

Marijuana is the nation’s most commonly used illicit drug. More than 83 million Americans (37 percent) age 12 and older have tried marijuana at least once, according to the 2001 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA). The most used illegal drug in the United States is marijuana. Marijuana has maintained its popularity for decades as the number one illicit drug in America. Marijuana is often considered...

Marijuana Street Names

There may not be another drug on the planet with more euphemisms than marijuana. So many cultures have used it for centuries and out of each of these traditions have come a number of nicknames and street names for the drug. You may not recognize some of these names as terms for marijuana vary according to geographical location and across age groups. However, you may recognize a number of the most common or popular terms for...