by Keenen Diamond | Jun 9, 2023 | Marijuana Addiction, Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse
Marijuana use has grown increasingly accepted in American culture. Both socially and legally, there has been a shift towards accepting recreational marijuana use, evidenced by the legalization of it in many states. Regardless of someone’s political inclinations,...
by Keenen Diamond | May 18, 2022 | Marijuana Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse
In many states, including California, marijuana has been legalized somehow, including a medical or recreational purchase. Marijuana legalization has been discussed for over a decade, and many states are deciding to decriminalize or legalize it. Legal availability is...
by Keenen Diamond | May 31, 2021 | Marijuana Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse
Marijuana is a drug often referred to as the “gateway drug.” The drug itself is not known to be significantly addictive, but it can lead to problematic use or marijuana use disorder. Only in severe cases is addiction actually likely, and when this does happen, it is...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 24, 2020 | Drug Abuse, Health and Wellness, Marijuana Addiction, Parent Resources, Substance Abuse
Synthetic marijuana is a newer type of drug that you may have heard about. Some people are marketing this drug as a more “legal” or “safe” alternative to marijuana. However, synthetic marijuana is nothing at all like marijuana. If you’ve heard about it but don’t know...
by Keenen Diamond | Apr 28, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Marijuana Addiction, Mental Health
With the prevalence of marijuana use displayed in pop culture and on social media, it’s easy to believe that using it carries no side effects. It’s true that marijuana typically doesn’t carry the same risks as harder drugs like heroin or crack cocaine. However, that...
