Anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common mental health conditions for which Australians are prescribed medicinal cannabis.

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 ...

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 ...

Primum non nocere. This is the physician's first rule: whatever treatment a physician prescribes to a patient first, that treatment must not harm the patient. The most contentious aspect of the ...

Cannabis is gaining global attention as legalization grows. Its benefits include economic growth and medicinal relief f ...

COLORADO, USA — Colorado pioneered legalized weed. Now, researchers are trying to find ways to help people who want to cut back. University of Colorado Boulder researchers are investigating whether ...

Bad news for some cannabis users: both recreational and medical cannabis use seem to be ineffective in reducing the symptoms ...