New genetic research is uncovering surprising links between marijuana use, impulsivity, and mental health traits that could ...

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 ...

Researchers estimate that 30% of cannabis users will develop an addiction called cannabis use disorder. Here's how to ...

Medical cannabis could help individuals battling alcohol or opioid abuse disorders curb their addiction, according to a systematic review of mental health literature published in Clinical Psychology ...

Research indicates 47% of regular cannabis users will experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop using. Here are the most ...

Call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s free hotline 24 hours a day for resources and treatment for addiction issues at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Last year, Katherine decided she wanted ...

The debate over legalization of marijuana continues, while alcohol is known to be the most damaging drug of all. Pot may be less destructive, but current research suggests that it disrupts the ...

I have served in addiction medicine with the homeless for over 30 years. Contrary to what you may hear from some big law firms, legalizing marijuana in Florida (or elsewhere for that matter) is not a ...

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 ...

CHICAGO — Illinois should not legalize cannabis, and physicians should not write recommendations for patients to use marijuana for medical purposes, because it is a dangerous, addictive drug and is ...