Marijuana a Gateway Drug for Teens? Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 23, 2021Times are changing in America. With every election process, we see a different state move forward in the process of legalizing or decriminalizing recreational marijuana. Time and again, lawmakers debate the notion that pot promotes the use of other drugs. Many lawmakers and parents have outdated notions about marijuana, misunderstanding the substance and its impact…
Weed Abuse Rampant in High Schools Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 23, 2021If you have a high school child, you may already know that marijuana or weed abuse is rampant among high school teens. In some teens, this problem leads to marijuana addiction, which can become a serious problem down the line. Adolescents are still developing both physically and mentally. Abusing marijuana can cause serious development issues…
Information About Weed Drug Abuse Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 16, 2018Weed or marijuana is a drug that is derived from the flowers, leaves, and extracts of the cannabis sativa plant. Many people in America think that weed is completely harmless. And while it is not the most dangerous drug and is even legal in some places, weed drug abuse issues can be severe. In fact,…
Is Weed a Drug? Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 28, 2017Many substances are often in the spotlight when it comes to talking about addiction. Alcohol, heroin, cocaine, and meth all frequently seem difficult to detox from alone. One substance that isn’t often mentioned when it comes to addiction is marijuana. Here’s some information if you’ve been wondering is weed a drug. Addiction Statistics Help Answer…
Do I Need THC Detox? Detox, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 13, 2017The notion that you can’t become addicted to marijuana is a myth. The reality is people can become addicted to anything they take or do obsessively. That’s the nature of addiction. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary substance found in marijuana. It is addictive and when addiction forms, the individual needs treatment. Treatment could include a…