Category: marijuana

How Do I Know if I am Addicted to Marijuana?

AToN Center January 24, 2020 marijuana

Because marijuana is now legal in California and so many other states, people do not talk as much about dependence or addiction. Even if marijuana is less addictive than many other substances, it doesn’t mean that marijuana addiction does not …

Is Marijuana Addictive?

Aton Center May 23, 2017 marijuana

There are a lot of competing perspectives on marijuana and whether it is truly addictive. So is it? A drug is considered addictive if it makes you dependent on it. In other words, you get withdrawal symptoms if you stop …

Medical Marijuana

Aton Center May 20, 2017 Addiction Treatment

When physicians choose to prescribe most medications they do so based on the overall clinical picture of the patient. If a patient has diabetes, for example, they will be evaluated for an appropriate medication such as Metformin or Insulin. Not …

Substitute Socialization – Addiction for Social Reasons

Aton Center September 26, 2015 addictive behavior

Substitute Socialization. Initially many people get into their addictions because of social reasons. Their main group of friends are drinkers and go out clubbing on the weekends. Your buddies all got into marijuana and that became the evening activity people …

Most Common Substance Addictions Afflicting Americans Each Day

Aton Center April 18, 2012 addiction

Drug abuse has plagued the United States for centuries, and it continues to endanger the lives of children and adults alike. Fortunately, there is a way out for those who have developed a dependence on drugs and alcohol. If you …

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