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How Does Marijuana Anonymous Work? Participants in Marijuana Anonymous typically attend meetings to discuss their issues with marijuana, share stories of recovery, and how life is like now. Meetings are to be kept anonymous and things mentioned or talked about during the meeting should be confidential and anonymous.1 The basis to breaking addiction for MA […]

The following self-assessment is meant for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be used to self-diagnose any condition. Only a licensed healthcare professional can give a complete substance use assessment and diagnosis. Instead, this questionnaire is designed to assist you with examining your behaviors and the nature of your substance use or the […]

What is a Marijuana Hotline? A weed, marijuana, or cannabis addiction helpline is a toll-free phone line offering help to those struggling with addiction to marijuana. Those who use marijuana or their loved ones can call for advice, help, referrals to treatment, or even just to discuss the best course of action based on your […]

What Are Edibles? Edibles are food products that have been infused with marijuana. These products come in a variety of different forms that can include:1 Baked goods. Candies. Gummies. Chocolates. Lozenges. Beverages. Edibles can be homemade or prepared commercially for dispensaries. When made at home the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, is usually […]

What are the Effects of Codeine? Codeine is an opioid drug used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce coughing. It can be prescribed in a tablet form, but it is also commonly found in prescription-grade cough syrups or in combination with acetaminophen (Tylenol).  Although codeine is less potent than other opioid drugs, it […]

Many use marijuana for the mind-altering effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a naturally occurring, psychoactive compound found in certain species of the Cannabis plant family.1 In fact, cannabis (marijuana) is one of the most widely used substances in the United States. According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 11.8 million young adults […]

More mainstream than ever before, access to both recreational and medical-grade marijuana is becoming easier each and every day. On top of that, recent legal changes have altered the view of any dangers related to the use of this drug, particularly in young teens. And though when used properly marijuana has been proven to offer […]

How Does Your Body Process THC? THC is absorbed into various body tissues and organs (e.g., the brain, heart, and in fat) or metabolized by the liver into 11-hydroxy-THC and carboxy-THC (metabolites). About 65% of cannabis gets excreted through feces and 20% leaves the body through urine.1 The rest is stored in the body. Over […]

How to Quit Smoking Marijuana Unfortunately, quitting pot isn’t always easy for many people. Individuals, who smoke weed regularly, may develop significant cannabis dependence. Once this develops, quitting marijuana may result in several uncomfortable experiences, including cravings and turbulent moods. Trying to quit on your own is possible, but it can be challenging without the […]

Nausea and vomiting accompanied by stomach cramping or pain is a common set of symptoms present in many conditions, including the stomach flu and food poisoning. However, cyclical vomiting syndrome (CVS) or psychogenic vomiting, repeated episodes of severe nausea and vomiting without any indication of infection or illness, is not. CVS is more common in […]