Posts Tagged ‘Marijuana’

More Teens Smoking Marijuana, Survey Says

Filed under: methamphetamine abuse

AP Marijuana use has significantly increased among teenagers in the United States, but the abuse of prescription drugs has fallen while the use of harder drugs like cocaine and meth have stabilized, indicates a new survey. More teens are smoking pot, …
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Lynching Charlie Lynch, Medical Marijuana Martyr: Q&A with Filmmaker Rick Ray

 

Anyone who has lived with a chronic marijuana habit can understand how it can be life altering. What becomes evident after weed smoking changes from periodic to every day all day is that things begin to suffer. Relationships, goals, work, and even the ability to spend long periods of time away from home become problematic.

When the time comes to make the decision to stop smoking marijuana, it can very daunting if the person isn’t prepared. Understanding what kinds of withdrawal symptoms to expect as well as what kinds of treatments are available is the first step in preparing to quit. Depending on the depth of the addiction/habit, the symptoms can vary in severity. Not only that, but some people will be able to manage the withdrawal symptoms better without supervision, others prefer to join a support program of some kind.

Over the years there has been the on going debate over whether or not marijuana is really a dangerous drug. I suppose it comes down to your own, personal preference on what you choose to believe, but increasingly the medical and scientific evidence is supporting the fact that marijuana is not only illegal, but potentially extremely dangerous.

I am a fan of the News Hour on PBS, and recently Elizabeth Farnsworth spoke with Joseph Califano, the President of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA). He shared a rather alarming piece of information regarding marijuana and its relationship to other drugs.

Richmond man faces marijuana possession charge

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A Richmond man was arrested on a felony charge for marijuana possession after a traffic stop early Friday, Indiana State Police said. ISP trooper Scott McPheeters pulled over a vehicle driven by Brent A. King for driving left of center on Indiana 1 in …
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80 pounds of marijuana recovered in drug bust

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By Pat Reavy SOUTH JORDAN — Two men who police say seemed very lost were arrested after officers found an estimated 80 pounds of marijuana in the bed of their pickup truck. Concerned residents in the area of 10200 South and 4700 West called police …
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MSNBC: Rewriting legalization of marijuana

 

A new poll shows approval for legalizing marijuana at an all-time high. But, the federal government still says pot is as dangerous as Heroin. MSNBC’s Lawrence O’ Donnell has more in the Rewrite.

 

 

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Drought Dries Up Mexico's Marijuana Crop

Filed under: meth ice drug

Ricardo Trevilla, stressed that didn't mean a drop-off in the overall production of drug cartels. Trevilla, who was interviewed separately, said cartels have been increasingly turning to the production of synthetic drugs like methamphetamine, …
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Deputies find suspected meth lab at Waycross home

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By Terry Dickson A Waycross woman is in the Ware County jail on felony drug charges, five of which are associated with a methamphetamine lab officers found Friday at her home, the Ware County sheriff said. During an investigation of a reported meth lab …
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Synthetic marijuana ban takes effect in Chicago
Filed under: effects of substance abuse

Probable cut into the drug cartel profits so they get their boys in city hall to rule aginst it. smells of drugs (or money) to me but…….everything in cith hall smells these days. Dealers….get at your posts….tonight will be really busy. …
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Spanking teaches kids all the wrong lessons
Filed under: effects of substance abuse

Kids who are spanked are more likely to suffer from aggression, low self-esteem and low IQ, and they also are more likely to suffer from substance abuse and domestic violence as adults. The negative effects don't end there. A 2008 study found children …
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Gregoire to DEA: Make marijuana a legal drug
Filed under: coke addiction symptoms

Jason McGill, a Gregoire staff attorney, co-wrote the petition over the past three months with Dr. Gregory Carter of the University of Washington and Mitch Earleywine, a New York addiction specialist and member of NORML's advisory board. …
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Generation Rx: The Use and Abuse of Prescription Pain Medication
Filed under: coke addiction symptoms

That said, having given some of those drug company sponsored talks myself, I always warned doctors about the risk of addiction and diversion. However, I don't think I talked about the risk in the same worrisome terms as I would today. …
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Marijuana may help alleviate PTSD symptoms
Studies conducted on rats have shown that THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, may decrease the symptoms of PTSD. A recent study published in the journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, found that rats that were given a synthetic compound of …
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Botulism turning up in King County heroin, health department says
“The best way for injection drug users to prevent getting the disease is not to use heroin, but for those who do, they need to be aware of the risk of botulism and seek medical attention immediately if they develop symptoms.” Those who continue to use …
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