by Nicco Reggente, PhD | Mar 31, 2020 | cannabis dependence
Can you develop an addiction to cannabis? In a word: yes. Though cannabis isn’t physically addictive, it’s possible to develop a mental addiction to most substances, including those derived from the cannabis plant. When you experience a psychological...
by Loren DeVito, PhD | Nov 6, 2019 | cannabis dependence
Marijuana, the flowering part of the cannabis plant, has been used by numerous cultures around the world for thousands of years for both recreational and medicinal use. Yet, following the Controlled Substances Act of 1971, cannabis became federally illegal in the US....
by David Chester, PhD | Sep 25, 2019 | cannabis dependence
Cannabis provides many benefits, yet stigmas imply that people can fall prey to marijuana addiction. Much to the dissatisfaction of cannabis advocates, users can indeed develop what is known as marijuana use disorder. Below, we discuss its causes, symptoms, and how to...