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01-08 | CDAH Team
The strains of marijuana are getting stronger by the day putting the mental health of teenagers at risk, stated two recent researches. The study, carried out by the scientists of the Brown University, Iowa State and the University of Michigan, revealed that higher concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) increases the risk of experiencing paranoia, hallucinations and […]
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12-29 | CDAH Team
According to the book—Marihuana: The First Twelve Thousand Years—the use of cannabis has been prevalent as far as 12,000 years ago. Thus, the cannabis plant figures among the humanity’s oldest cultivated crops. Cannabis is also known as marijuana and by several other street names, such as grass, pot, dope, weed, hash, joints, brew, hooch, Mary […]
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12-19 | CDAH Team
Though numerous studies have corroborated the thin line connecting cannabis with schizophrenia and psychosis, other afflictions associated with marijuana have received very less attention. Due to the increased focus on the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes, the impact of marijuana on one’s physical health is often overlooked compared to other drugs. Besides mental health, […]
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09-29 | CDAH Team
Marijuana, one of the most widely used illicit drugs in the world, has caused a global outcry by affecting almost 147 million adults consuming the drug around the world. Despite the growing rate of disorders associated with cannabis use and the number of individuals seeking treatment for them, there has been little or no improvement […]
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08-28 | CDAH Team
One of the widely used illicit drugs in the world, marijuana has caused a global outcry with a striking figure of 147 million people using this drug at least once annually, including 22.2 million Americans. Despite the increasing rate of disorders associated with cannabis use and the number of individuals seeking treatment for such conditions, […]
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07-19 | CDAH Team
Many teens experiment with drugs due to factors such as curiosity, peer pressure, and emotional struggle or stress. Apart from abusing illicit drugs, many teens are also hooked on prescription drugs, which they usually procure from their family and friends. A 2016 report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) also pointed at the […]
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06-12 | CDAH Team
Marijuana is the most frequently abused illicit substance in the United States. As per the 2016 Gallup survey, 43 percent of American adults admitted to have tried marijuana last year, as opposed to 38 percent in 2013.Considering that only 4 percent of Americans tried the drug in 1969, the steady increase in the number of […]
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04-05 | CDAH Team
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has certified marijuana as the most illicit drug in the United States. Despite this, may states have favored its legalization. Supporters of marijuana decriminalization swear by its positive effects in treating chronic pain and mental health problems like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while the opponents stress […]
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03-23 | CDAH Team
In recent years, marijuana has been decriminalized in several states in the United States due to its medical use, which has been welcomed by many as a sign of progress. However, it entails some noticeable shortcomings that may prove to be a public health concern in future. For instance, a greater number of children may […]
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02-27 | CDAH Team
Of all the addictive substances, marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States. While some prefer to smoke cannabis for its psychedelic effects, others prefer it for its medicinal properties to get relief from pain and suffering resulting from trauma and prolonged suffering. In the U.S., 29 states, including the District […]
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