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CBD is seemingly everywhere, but is it safe and effective to use? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
Your loved one may want treatment for alcohol or other drugs, but wish to continue using medical marijuana. Many programs won't allow it. Learn what you can do to help.
Big alcohol and tobacco are poised to market marijuana products using tried and true playbooks. Learn what you can do to protect against well-funded marketing tactics aimed at youth in an attempt to get lifetime consumers.
Marijuana is increasingly being used when pregnant or nursing. It's important to understand the risks and how it can impact the developing baby. Just as with alcohol, there is no safe amount to use when expecting or nursing.
Have you ever wondered if second-hand smoke from marijuana can harm children? Can it show up in a drug test? Learn more about the effects of second-hand and third-hand smoke.
Want to stay asleep when under anesthesia? Learn how marijuana use can interfere with falling and staying asleep as well as contribute to other complications.
Allowing teens and young adults to use cannabis in your home so that they "learn" what it's like to use it can backfire. Learn more about the potential risks including addiction for youth.
Marijuana advertising should not be allowed on television or radio, even within programs ostensibly targeted at adult audiences.
Are you familiar with getting "crossed"? It's a term teens use to describe using marijuana and alcohol at the same time. The effects and risks are even greater than using either substance alone.
Healthcare experts are concerned over the use of high potency cannabis products and their impact on mental health. Learn about the risks and what you can do to protect loved ones.
You may face fines, community service or jail time if minors use marijuana in your home. Learn more about social hosting laws and marijuana as well as what you can do to protect your child and yourself.
More drivers are taking to the roads under the influence of marijuana, unaware that their driving skills are impaired. Learn what to look for in terms of impairment and how to keep loved ones safe.
What are the best treatment options for helping youth or adults with a marijuana problem or addiction? Here are four effective therapies to consider when treating Cannabis Use Disorder.
Your know your loved one is using marijuana often but wonder if they are addicted to it. Learn more about the symptoms of marijuana addiction and signs of withdrawal.
In spite of your concerns, your loved one wants to continue using marijuana. Consider sharing ways in which they can reduce the risks of its use.
Bruce’s Law would bolster fentanyl prevention and education efforts to help reduce fentanyl-related overdoses.
The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 combines several bills to comprehensively address the mental health and addiction crises.
Support the Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act to expand and improve behavioral health care for youth.