Susan Blauner – Is Marijuana Addictive?
Susan Blauner – Is Marijuana Addictive? – Is Marijuana Addictive? 2008 Report shows estimated 7 million Americans dependent on or abusing illicit drugs. 1 in 6 who start using young (in their teens) and 25-50 % among daily users. 15% entering drug abuse treatment programs reported mj as their primary drug of abuse – 61% of those were under age 15 and 56% were between 15 and 19 years old. Marijuana addiction is linked to a withdrawal syndrome similar to that of nicotine? Sleeping difficulty, irritability, craving and anxiety. Increased aggression on psychological tests.
Center for Discovery Announces Dedicated Adolescent Substance Abuse …
Filed under: drug abuse treatment programs
Center for Discovery, a leader in adolescent residential treatment, is pleased to announce its dedicated substance abuse treatment centers in Southern California. The Long Beach locations will provide residential treatment for teens and adolescents …
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State fights back drug abuse, lines up de-addiction centres
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The extent of drug abuse and the seriousness of the state in containing and curbing it can be gauged from the fact that it is all set to create 22 new drug de-addiction and treatment centres. Three such centres, all with 10-bed capacity, will soon open …
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