a woman wonders is marijuana addictive before considering self-medicating and marijuana abuse

Is Marijuana Addictive?

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Substance AbuseBy Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston

Is marijuana addictive? The debate over this question has increased with the legalization of marijuana in some states. Those opposing legalization may be concerned about the potential dangers of marijuana use and the risk for addiction. However, there has been much controversy over whether or not marijuana is indeed addictive. Depending on who you speak…

Risks of Self-Medicating with Marijuana

Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Teen/Young AdultBy Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston

Millions of Americans live with debilitating chronic pain every day of their lives. In fact, many admit to having chronic pain that interfered with daily living activities. With so few options, these people turn to long-term opioid use or start self-medicating with marijuana. Even as more states legalize the medicinal use of marijuana, it is…