The History of Marijuana and Marijuana Addiction (Part 2)
The Advent of Medical Marijuana During the 1830s, Sir William Brooke O-Shaughnessy, an Irish doctor who was studying in India,
The History Of Marijuana And Marijuana Addiction (Part 1)
Marijuana, also colloquially known as cannabis, pot, reefer, weed, dope, and so on and so forth, has had a long
What Does it Mean to be a “Functional Alcoholic?”
For many people in society, often due to generations of stigma, an “alcoholic” or an “addict” (what we now refer
Is Addiction a Disease?
There is an ongoing debate surrounding addiction. For years, due to extensive scientific and medical research, addiction has been classified
Is Addiction a Disease?
There is an ongoing debate surrounding addiction. For years, due to extensive scientific and medical research, addiction has been classified
What is Digital Addiction?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront one of the more difficult addictive behaviors seen throughout society that many
The 8 Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders Associated with Addiction
The terms co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis are often heard and discussed when talking about addiction or substance use disorder.
How to Identify Addiction
Millions of Americans meet criteria for having a substance use disorder. Therefore, there are also millions of Americans who meet
COVID-19 and Fentanyl to Blame for 100,000 Overdose Deaths
As the COVID-19 public health pandemic continued to spread across America, other public health crises continued to rise. The fear,
What are Process Addictions?
The term “process addictions”, or what is sometimes referred to as “behavioral addictions”, are behaviors that can be obsessive-compulsive in