What is Cannabis use disorder (marijuana addiction) and what are its effects? Also known as weed and pot, marijuana refers to the dried leaves or other parts of the plant Cannabis sativa. It is often smoked, though it can be consumed in other ways too (e.g., in...
How Is Opioid Use Disorder Treated? If you have ever experienced severe pain, chances are you were prescribed an opioid (e.g., morphine, codeine) for the pain. Research shows opioids are used often…and misused as often. For instance, in 2018, health providers in...
Opioid Addiction: Your Questions Answered. If you are suffering from pain-related conditions, you might have been thinking of asking your doctor for opioid painkillers. But are opioids safe to use? Might they be addictive? In this article, I will answer a few common...
Drug use is prevalent in the US. According to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, 45% of Americans have tried marijuana, 50% illicit drugs, 60% cigarettes, and 80% alcohol at some point in their lives. We all use drugs—specifically, psychoactive substances,...