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Marijuana Addiction

Marijuana use disorder (CUD) is a long-term condition in which a person uses marijuana despite unfavorable effects. CUD is distinguished by decreased control over usage, compulsive use, and continuing use in the face of challenges. CUD is a severe disorder that can have catastrophic consequences in a person’s life. People with CUD may have difficulties …

Effects of Legalizing Cannabis on Teenagers: More Use and Addiction

Cannabis legalization has been demonstrated to have a mixed effect on juvenile usage and addiction. On the one hand, several studies have found that legalizing cannabis leads to an increase in adolescent use. Research published in the journal Pediatrics, for example, discovered that juvenile marijuana usage increased by 25% in states that allowed recreational cannabis. …