Tag: Marijuana

America’s Invisible Pot Addicts

More and more Americans are reporting near-constant cannabis use, as legalization forges ahead. The Atlantic Annie Lowrey Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / Reuters. The proliferation of retail boutiques in California did not really bother him, Evan told me, but the billboards did. Advertisements for delivery, advertisements promoting the substance for relaxation, for fun, for health.
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Marijuana Compound CBD Shows Promise For Treating Cocaine And Meth Addiction, Study Suggests

ByKimberly Lawson Previous studies have indicated that cannabidiol (CBD) has the potential to help people battling substance use disorders involving alcohol and opioids. Now, new research suggests that the non-intoxicating marijuana compound could also benefit those addicted to cocaine, amphetamine and methamphetamine. Currently, there are no pharmaceutical treatment options for people dependent on cocaine and
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