Cannabis use disorder (CUD), also known as marijuana use disorder, is defined by compulsive use of cannabis despite adverse consequences, difficulty controlling use, and withdrawal symptoms. The ...

As the opioid crisis continues to ravage the United States, more and more people are looking to cannabis as a solution. In Connecticut, new proposals mean this state may add opioid withdrawal to ...

Heavy users of cannabis who experience withdrawal symptoms such as nervousness and cravings when they quit are likely to use again sooner than their peers, a new study finds. Researchers at the ...

Quitting weed isn't as painful as dropping alcohol or opiates, but marijuana withdrawal can still be a difficult process. Here's what happens to your body and mind when you decide to put away the bong ...

Shakespeare coined the word addiction to mean “strong inclination” toward any activity. People continue using the word in this general way, e.g., “television addiction.” I use addiction in the more ...