Marijuana and AnxietyAddiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Info, MarijuanaBy dreamscapeOctober 16, 2019Leave a commentDoes smoking weed reduce anxiety? In the alternative, is it true that it can cause it, too? In the discussion involving marijuana and anxiety, not all who speak out compare apples to apples. Here’s what you need to know. Cannabidiol (CBD) Relieves Anxiety for Some People In the marijuana and anxiety debate, few people mention…
How to Stop Smoking WeedMarijuanaBy dreamscapeFebruary 21, 2019Despite weed’s social acceptance and legal status in some states, it’s still a substance with high potential for abuse and addiction. The main ingredient in weed is THC. It changes the brain in ways that make it very difficult to quit marijuana if you’re a heavy user. If you’re wondering how to stop smoking weed,…
The Relationship Between Opioid Addiction and MarijuanaMarijuanaBy dreamscapeSeptember 13, 2018Recent studies have investigated whether medical marijuana legalization could help curb opioid addiction and the associated opioid overdose epidemic plaguing our nation. The theory is that substituting medicinal marijuana for opioid pain relievers might help reduce opioid-related health consequences. On the other side of the argument, opponents believe marijuana used for recreational purposes may serve…
Synthetic Marijuana and SeizuresMarijuanaBy dreamscapeAugust 13, 2018In 2009, the harmful effects of a man-made drug with names such as Spice, K2, Kush, Bliss, Joker, Mr. Nice Guy and hundreds of others, started eliciting widespread health-related reports. Synthetic marijuana contains far more powerful chemicals than marijuana, with varying amounts of the pharmacological agent, depending on the lab and batch. In 2015, the…
How Marijuana Use Affects Your LooksMarijuanaBy dreamscapeMay 30, 2018Eyes: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical responsible for the marijuana high, lowers blood pressure, impacting cells in the eyes. Blood vessels in the eyes expand in response to low blood pressure, a normal response to maintain proper vision. Dilated capillaries and open blood vessels increase blood flow, leading to bloodshot eyes. Redness is more visible against…
Dabbing Is Here and Marijuana Culture May Never Be the SameMarijuanaBy dreamscapeJune 12, 2017By Nathan Falde The practice of dabbing, which involves the inhalation of marijuana vapors in a highly concentrated form, is revolutionizing the concept of marijuana intoxication. While smoking pot in the traditional way delivers a relatively mild high, dabbing is catching on because it does precisely the opposite. The ABCs of Dabbing When marijuana plants…
Marijuana Addiction: Symptoms and TreatmentsMarijuanaBy dreamscapeMarch 16, 2017How Marijuana Makes You High The THC chemical in marijuana is responsible for the high people feel from marijuana. THC activates areas of the brain responsible for pleasure. When it enters the brain, it may produce: Relaxation Euphoria Distorted perceptions Poor coordination Difficulties with thinking, learning and memory Social acceptance of marijuana use has spiked…
After 30 Years of Marijuana Use, the Smoke ClearsMarijuanaBy dreamscapeSeptember 8, 2016When Paul* traces the history of his troubled relationship with marijuana, he points to a moment from early childhood. “It was 1976 and we were at a lake we went to every weekend, and I remember someone was smoking pot on a different boat and the smell wafted across and I said, ‘What is that?’…
4 Conditions That Absolutely Do Not Mix With MarijuanaMarijuanaBy dreamscapeSeptember 7, 2016Marijuana may be very much in the news, especially following legalization of recreational use in a handful of states, but that doesn’t mean the drug is completely safe universally — or at all, for that matter. Much more research will need to be done before the full extent of the risks and dangers of marijuana…
How Marijuana Affects the Body and BrainMarijuanaBy dreamscapeAugust 22, 2016With debates going on in the public sphere over the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use, it is important to be educated as to the impact of the drug on the body and in the brain. Too often people have a relaxed attitude about marijuana. It may not be as harmful as heroin,…
