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For Teens That Want to Quit Marijuana – 10 Situations That Lead to Relapse and 5 Ways to Overcome Cravings

For Teens That Want to Quit Marijuana – 10 Situations That Lead to Relapse and 5 Ways to Overcome Cravings

If you prepare yourself for high-risk situations and learn strategies to prevent relapse you have a great chance of being able to quit on your own – learn how to succeed here.

John Lee · 4/12/2024
Planning a Successful Marijuana Intervention

Planning a Successful Marijuana Intervention

If marijuana is interfering with daily responsibilities, it becomes a problem. Here's what you need to know about a successful Marijuana Intervention.

Evan Jarschauer · 7/30/2019
Overcome Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms by Focusing on Cognitive Improvements

Overcome Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms by Focusing on Cognitive Improvements

Many people find that heavy marijuana use causes reversible thinking and memory problems. By focusing on the cognitive improvements of the first weeks of recovery, you can find the motivation to continue to work to avoid relapse.

John Lee · 4/15/2016
Marijuana Addiction Treatment – An Overview of Effective Programs, Therapies, Medications and Supplements

Marijuana Addiction Treatment – An Overview of Effective Programs, Therapies, Medications and Supplements

A complete introduction to marijuana addiction treatment – Find out whether you need it, about treatment options and how to choose the right type and about therapies, medications and supplements that work.

John Lee · 4/17/2013
15 Signs of Marijuana Use Parents Need to Watch For

15 Signs of Marijuana Use Parents Need to Watch For

Is your son or daughter smoking marijuana? Learn the signs of marijuana use and be ready to spot a problem before it gets out of hand.

John Lee · 6/19/2014
Marijuana Harm Reduction: 20 Easy Strategies for Cutting-Down

Marijuana Harm Reduction: 20 Easy Strategies for Cutting-Down

Twenty effective tips for moderating your marijuana habit.

John Lee · 5/29/2014
Marijuana Harm Reduction: 6 Easy Rules to Reducing Harms and Preventing Problems

Marijuana Harm Reduction: 6 Easy Rules to Reducing Harms and Preventing Problems

Six guidelines for marijuana harm reduction, from the Canadian Society for Addiction Medicine.

John Lee · 5/16/2014
Should You Quit Marijuana and Alcohol? How to Evaluate Your Situation

Should You Quit Marijuana and Alcohol? How to Evaluate Your Situation

If you drink or smoke marijuana make sure it's a conscious and examined choice - one you've made after looking carefully at the pros and cons of your decisions. You’ve only got one life to live so make it a conscious one and make it count – and if alcohol and marijuana pull you down, have the resolve to make some changes.

John Lee · 6/27/2013
APA Recognizes and Describes Marijuana Withdrawal Syndrome

APA Recognizes and Describes Marijuana Withdrawal Syndrome

Although for years people believed that marijuana wasn’t addictive, we now know that a small percentage of people will become marijuana dependent. For years researchers also believed that quitting marijuana resulted in no syndrome of withdrawal symptoms – but a growing body of research evidence now shows that marijuana withdrawal symptoms are very real and that they can be very serious. In light of this evidence, the American Psychiatric Association has proposed including cannabis dependence in the upcoming edition of the DSM-V. Here are the proposed DSM-V diagnostic criteria for marijuana withdrawal.

John Lee · 8/2/2011
70 Reasons Why Life is Better without a Heavy Marijuana Habit

70 Reasons Why Life is Better without a Heavy Marijuana Habit

Thinking about giving up marijuana but not sure you’re ready to take the plunge? Well, here are 70 benefits of quitting – all first-hand accounts from previously heavy users about how life changes for the better once you don’t need to get high all the time.

John Lee · 4/21/2012
Smoke Marijuana? Then Know Your Ranking - Compare Your Marijuana Habit to American Averages

Smoke Marijuana? Then Know Your Ranking - Compare Your Marijuana Habit to American Averages

Do you smoke marijuana? Want to know how your habit compares to the average American’s? Find out your percentile ranking here.

John Lee ·
Teens and Marijuana Causes Thinking Problems in Adults

Teens and Marijuana Causes Thinking Problems in Adults

With the rise in adolescent marijuana use and the movement to legalize the drug there is a need to take a careful look at the consequences legalization might have on our youth. Recent evidence show the danger of long term irreversible cognitive damage. Steps need to be taken to prevent legal development from harming our young citizens.

Ari Hahn ·
Medical Marijuana - How to Avoid Abuse and Addiction

Medical Marijuana - How to Avoid Abuse and Addiction

Marijuana is a valid medicine, and like many other medicines, it has a potential for abuse. However, with medical marijuana, you're usually left to decide how much and how often to use on your own. Here's a guide to making sure your medicine doesn't start causing more problems than it solves.

Jim LaPierre ·