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Marijuana Dependence Learning Center
Prevention could include:
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Drug abuse education
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Avoid Illicit Marijuana Use
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Many drug education programs focus strongly on discouraging marijuana experimentation among young teenagers. Recent research reported by the NIDA indicates that high-sensation-seekers—that is, individuals who seek out new, emotionally intense expe...
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Marijauna is considered a Class I narcotic and its use has been restricted by federal law since 1937. Penalties include fines and imprisonment. The National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse concluded in 1972 that, "A careful search of the li...
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The few studies that have examined the safety of marijuana all seem to agree that it is a relatively safe drug. The chances of an overdose appear quite small. However, high doses can lead to tachycardia, or rapid heart rate, in a small percentage ...
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Marijauna is considered a Class I narcotic and its use has been restricted by federal law since 1937. Penalties include fines and imprisonment. The National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse concluded in 1972 that, "A careful search of the li...
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Most cannabis-use prevention programs are school based, and they tend to focus on illicit drugs in general, not just marijuana. The existence of a stable pattern of drug use suggests that prevention efforts should be directed not only at preventin...
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Public health has an opportunity to address the issues of substance use, abuse, and dependency across all age groups in the community since it occurs in all age groups. Substance abuse prevention and treatment professionals are acutely aware that ...
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The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is the U.S. agency responsible for the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug problems in the U.S. population. Because such problems are intrinsically linked with other public health probl...
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Substance abuse is a maladaptive pattern of alcohol or other drug use that causes social, physical, legal, vocational, or educational distress or impairment. In addition to those trained specifically as substance abuse counselors, mental health an...
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