Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I can’t count the number of times that I have heard a patient tell me, “But doc, it’s just weed—what’s the big deal?” For 35 years ...

When her son was a teenager, Connecticut mom Amy Wadsworth said, he was the type of kid parents rarely worry about. He played ...

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 ...

Marijuana. Addictive or no? That question has been batted back and forth for decades. While many, especially regular users, say, "Absolutely not!" others are convinced that the answer is a resounding ...

With recreational cannabis sales launching in Ohio last month, cannabis professionals and behavioral health experts both have reported that they are fielding more questions about cannabis use and ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to cannabis, Republicans should listen to Ronald Reagan, not Joe Rogan, writes Matt Poling, a family physician.

Dr. Mark Hurst is a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction medicine and the former medical director at the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Service. I ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Bronstein, LICSWMedically reviewed by Melissa Bronstein, LICSW In light of the legalization of marijuana, many people have wondered about the substance, its safety, and ...

Is marijuana addictive? Yes, but not in the way some might mean . . . The question about whether or not marijuana is addictive comes in various forms. Will I experience physical withdrawal symptoms if ...