'Addictive' culture causes teen substance abuse Nov 14, 2009
According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, there has been a 492 percent increase in the population of teens treated for marijuana abuse, she added. However, alcohol and drugs are increasingly viewed as "normal," and teens are looking to go outside those boundaries, Stern said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Advancing marijuana-use attitudes Oct 23, 2009
But responsible use of efficacious medical treatments is already practiced industry-wide, just as the potential for abuse of many of these prescription treatments is a concern no less serious than potential marijuana abuse. But are our limited and already taxed law enforcement and prosecutorial resources really being wisely expended on prosecuting medical professionals who are, after all, just trying to achieve the best results for their patients. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
How D.A.R.E. you! Jul 23, 2009
Yet another study found an increase of cigarette and alcohol abuse and neither an increase nor decrease on marijuana abuse. While the program has the best intentions, it simply has not proven effective time and time again. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Some idle thoughts on marijuana Jun 19, 2009
It Wont Work wrote on Jun 18, 2009 8:08 AM:" Once again, how can you tax something that can be grown in your backyard? The whole idea that we could raise money by legalizing marijuana is ridiculous. Marijuana use is NOT safer than alcohol use. If I drink a glass of wine, and you smoke a joint, which of us is a threat? There is no way you can argue that marijuana abuse is safer than alcohol abuse either. I dont think are many studies on how marijuana abuse effects ones driving, and... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Student's Essay: 'Legalize Marijuana' Jun 5, 2009
The most common problem associated with marijuana abuse is lethargic behavior, but does not cause serious health or social concerns. Overuse of alcohol will result in an inability to walk, stand, or even death, whereas overuse of weed will simply put a person to sleep. (KIRO TV, WA)
Selectmen split with Chief over local pot law amendment May 1, 2009
He said Littleton is at the same risk of marijuana abuse as other towns. We take care of it, for the most part, on an individual basis when we encounter someone using or in possession, he said. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Opinion: Time for some straight talk about marijuana Apr 19, 2009
However, while the harm caused by marijuana abuse is less obvious, we must be careful not to underestimate the potential danger to teens ... Be prepared for this conversation by examining your own values and assumptions, read up on current information on marijuana abuse and spell out your reasons clearly. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Court locks up boy, 15 - for his own safety Apr 4, 2009
Thomas has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, an anxiety disorder, severe depression, developmental delay and long-term marijuana abuse. His parental responsibility is shared between the Department of Community Services and his maternal grandmother, who is terminally ill with emphysema and has been unable to care for him since mid-2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Severe Vomiting Sickness With Chronic Cannabis Abuse Mar 24, 2009
The syndrome usually subsides with strict abstinence from marijuana abuse ... The exact mechanism leading to generation of these symptoms, why it appears only after several years of marijuana abuse and why compulsive hot showering behavior relieves the symptoms is still under scientific investigation ... Similarly, scientists and doctors at other institutions worldwide are beginning to identify more cases with this new syndrome as a result of chronic marijuana abuse among populations. (Science Daily)
New 'Severe Vomiting' Syndrome Linked to Pot Use Mar 24, 2009
Scientists are still trying to figure out why these symptoms appear and why they appear only after several years of marijuana abuse. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Admissions for Prescription Painkiller Abuse on Rise Mar 19, 2009
Admissions for marijuana abuse increased from 12 percent in 1997 to 16 percent in 2003 and have remained steady since then. "The TEDS report provides valuable insight into the true nature and scope of the challenges confronting the substance abuse treatment community. By carefully analyzing this data, the public health community can better anticipate and address emerging needs," Dr. Eric Broderick, SAMHSA acting administrator, said in an agency news release. (MEDLINEplus)
