Marijuana use among pregnant women is rising. One study found that from 2002 to 2014, self-reported use of marijuana in the past month increased by 62 percent to 3.85 percent. Since then, a growing number of US states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, so the numbers are probably even higher. In studies of urban, […]
You probably don’t need rehab, but it’s hard to quit cannabis on your own…
But you may. My name is Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds and as an addictions professional, I’ve helped thousands upon thousands of individuals enter outpatient substance abuse treatment, inpatient drug rehab and long term residential placements to find a path to a substance free life. Many of those folks were struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction, […]
Six Signs That You May Be Smoking Too Much Pot or are Addicted to Marijuana
While some people believe that marijuana is not addictive, addiction professionals, brain scientists and the National Institute on Drug Abuse have found that pot is in fact, addictive. Recent data suggest that 30 percent of marijuana users may have some degree of marijuana use disorder. If you’re checking out this post, then you probably have some […]
20 Reasons To Reduce Your Marijuana Use or Quit Pot Completely
Like any substance, marijuana can have some negative consequences for users and those around them. Here are just twenty reasons to reduce or eliminate your use of weed: Your thinking will be clearer and the fog will lift. Your long term and short term memory will improve. Your appetite will level out – no more […]