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 ...

There are misconceptions about the addictiveness of cannabis and many users are struggling with dependency ...

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 ...

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - For as long as most residents can remember, smoking marijuana has been a part of life here. The fact that California legalized the practice in January went practically unnoticed ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

People using weed for medical purposes are as likely -- or more -- to become addicted to cannabis as recreational tokers, a new study says. Folks using medical marijuana were more likely to have ...

Operators of a city drug-treatment program say they are seeing more patients addicted to marijuana since New York legalized the sale of weed for adult recreational use. “It’s one of the stupidest ...

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 ...