Courtney took her first marijuana puffs at 17. Two decades later, she was raising a toddler son and hiding her dependence from most family members. She would light her pipe more than a dozen times a ...

Acknowledging and addressing marijuana addiction has emerged as an integral facet of fostering a healthier and more satisfying life. The shifting tides of societal perspectives on marijuana, coupled ...

A drug aimed at treating marijuana addiction has shown early promise in clinical trials as cannabis use has skyrocketed in recent years. The addiction, otherwise known as cannabis use disorder, causes ...

CHICAGO — Illinois should not legalize cannabis, and physicians should not write recommendations for patients to use marijuana for medical purposes, because it is a dangerous, addictive drug and is ...

A new pill aims to combat marijuana addiction as cannabis consumption continues to rise across the US. An experimental drug, called AEF-0117, has proven effective in a small trial. It showed positive ...

We know, we know: it’s easy to poke fun at the notion that someone could really be addicted to pot. But as The Washington Post reports, the fact remains that although it poses little risk to most ...

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 ...

Marijuana doesn’t help with anxiety, PTSD, depression or other mental health conditions, according to two large, new studies.

Puff, puff, maybe you should pass. New research from the University of Calgary shows that people addicted to marijuana are more likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes or other cardiovascular episodes ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — New research in Colorado is trying to curb marijuana addiction and learn more about its medicinal properties. Researchers believe it could also be used to help fight the opioid ...

People with more serious addiction issues confront challenges in seeking care, including a lack of affordable treatment and few beds in rehabilitation centers, said Eric A. Voth, a retired addiction ...