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Marijuana Dependence : Causes

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Cannabis-related disorders share many of the same root causes with other addictive substances. The initial desire for a"high," combined with the widely held perception that cannabis use is not dangerous, often leads to experimentation in the teen ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Marijuana has been cultivated for thousands of years. Cannabis was first described for its therapeutic use in the first known Chinese pharmacopoeia, the Pen Ts'ao.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Marijuana has been cultivated for thousands of years. Cannabis was first described for its therapeutic use in the first known Chinese pharmacopoeia, the Pen Ts'ao.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Knowing about marijuana can help you recognize its use in children and others and help a user seek treatment.
Source:StayWell
You may think of marijuana as a harmless drug. But marijuana can cause many health problems. And it may affect how well you learn, think, and remember. If you or a loved one has a problem with marijuana, tell someone you trust. That is the first step in getting help.
Source:StayWell
What are the medical effects of smoking cannabis for a long period of time?
Source:StayWell
Marijuana is a dried mixture of the leaves and flowers of Cannabis sativa, or hemp plant. Slang words for marijuana include"pot,""weed,""grass," and"dope."
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Marijuana(marihuana), Cannabis sativa L., also known as Indian hemp, is a member of the Cannabaceae or hemp family, thought to have originated in the mountainous districts of India, north of the Himalayan mountains. The herb was referred to as"hem...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Marijuana is prepared from the leaves and flowering tops of Cannabis sativa, the hemp plant, which contains a number of pharmacologically active principles, called cannabinoids.Marijuana is most popularly used for its euphoric properties. Its many...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Marijuana(marihuana) Cannabis sativa L., also known as Indian hemp, is a member of the Cannabaceae or hemp family, thought to have originated in the mountainous districts of India, north of the Himalayan mountains.The herb was referred to as"hempe...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Marijuana and its medically active components, called cannabinoids, are used in cancer therapy to reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapeutic medications. This drug, however, is considered an illegal substance in the United States.Mariju...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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