Ruben Baler, Ph.D., a Health Scientist Administrator at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), discusses brain changes that occur in some chronic…
Weedless EditorFebruary 18, 2021
The Weedless Blog
Exploring Weed Use, Withdrawal, Treatment and More
Depression is Common During Marijuana Withdrawal
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If you have been feeling down or depressed since stopping marijuana, just know you are not alone. Depression is a real and serious symptom of marijuana withdrawal affecting over half…
Leah Zuroff, M.D.February 16, 2021
Regular Marijuana Use as a Teenager or Young Adult May Have Lasting Impact on Brain Function
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Believe it or not, your teenage years and early 20’s are a critical period for brain development. In fact, the brain does reach complete maturity until about age 25. This…
Weedless EditorFebruary 12, 2021
Treating Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) May Require Long-Term Marijuana Abstinence
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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), also known as cannabis hyperemesis syndrome or cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), is a rare but serious condition that can develop suddenly in people who are daily…
Brian Canfield, Ed.D.February 3, 2021
Nervousness , Anxiety, and Hostility Are Common Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms
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Early on in the marijuana withdrawal process, mood symptoms can start to manifest, and range from irritability to depression to anxiety. Within just 24 hours of stopping marijuana, you may…
Leah Zuroff, M.D.February 2, 2021
Types of Marijuana Use
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Occasional Use Occasional marijuana use is defined as less than once a week. Most people who use marijuana will fall into this category. Settings for occasional marijuana use are typically…
Brian Canfield, Ed.D.January 27, 2021
How Marijuana Affects Your Brain and Nervous System
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Marijuana can have a variety of effects on your brain, such as euphoria, a sense of relaxation, and heightened sensory perception. If you’re reading this, chances are that you have…
WeedlessJanuary 21, 2021
Can’t Sleep Without Weed? Marijuana Withdrawal May Be to Blame
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Can't sleep without weed? If you are like most regular users of marijuana who have stopped using, you have probably had difficulty falling asleep. Maybe you have had vivid, disturbing…
Leah Zuroff, M.D.January 15, 2021
How Smoking or Ingesting Weed Affects Your Body
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When you smoke or ingest marijuana, THC enters your bloodstream from your lungs and is subsequently distributed throughout your body. Cannabinoids such as THC have a variety of physiological effects,…
Weedless EditorJanuary 11, 2021
Has Your Marijuana Use Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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Across the globe, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has presented a host of unprecedented challenges and disruptions to our previous patterns of daily life. In these strange times, many people are…
WeedlessJanuary 5, 2021
What Causes Marijuana Withdrawal?
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Weed withdrawal is the body’s reaction to a sudden decrease in its baseline levels of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. When you smoke a lot or very frequently, your…
Leah Zuroff, M.D.December 20, 2020
Reasons People Use Marijuana
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There is no right or wrong answer as to why people use marijuana. Some use it for the enjoyment of its characteristic high, or to gain a temporary view of…
Weedless EditorDecember 14, 2020
Mood Disturbances Affect 75% of Individuals Experiencing Marijuana Withdrawal
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Do you get angry easily? Do you feel anxious, or even sad? Are you quick to lose your temper? These feelings are common during marijuana withdrawal. One of the biggest…
Leah Zuroff, M.D.November 17, 2020
Our New Guide to Quitting or Reducing Marijuana
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Check out our new guide to quitting or reducing marijuana! The Guide is for anyone that uses marijuana and wants to stop or reduce. Whether this is your first attempt,…
Weedless EditorOctober 21, 2020
Abstinence from Heavy Marijuana Use Can Cause Stomach Upset
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One of the most common marijuana withdrawal symptoms is GI upset. This can manifest as nausea, loss of appetite, or food aversion, where the thought of food seems unpalatable. Eating…
Leah Zuroff, M.D.August 31, 2020
Are You Bored without Marijuana?
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If you were a frequent marijuana user, a large portion of your day may have been spent smoking weed. And without marijuana, your days may now feel somewhat empty. You're…
Leah Zuroff, M.D.June 24, 2020
Common Symptoms Experienced During Marijuana Withdrawal
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The first days and weeks after quitting marijuana can be a roller-coaster of thoughts, physical symptoms, and emotions. You will experience a range of withdrawal symptoms and also be confronted…
Weedless EditorJune 12, 2020
Changes in Sex Drive are Common During Marijuana Withdrawal
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Talking about changes in your sex drive can be awkward or viewed as taboo, and for this reason, there is often a sense of shame surrounding the topic. But changes…
Brian Canfield, Ed.D.January 10, 2020
Abstinence from Heavy Marijuana Use Can Result in Withdrawal
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Before the 1990s, many doubted that cessation of cannabis could lead to similar symptoms of withdrawal seen in other illicit drugs. However, as marijuana use began to rise over the…
Weedless EditorDecember 26, 2019
Marijuana May Interfere with Reproductive Processes in Women and Men
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Women who continued to use cannabis during pregnancy often perceived no general or pregnancy-specific risk compared to nonusers and rarely receive counseling regarding their marijuana use from healthcare providers1. However,…
Weedless EditorDecember 26, 2019
Marijuana Potency is On the Rise
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As marijuana use has changed over the last decade, so has the drug’s preparation. Weed has over 100 chemical constituents, known as “cannabinoids”, which alter neurotransmitter release in the brain.…
Weedless EditorDecember 19, 2019
Weed Use is Increasing Globally
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Marijuana usage and its potency have been increasing globally over the past decade. While some individuals can use cannabis without harm, the potential adverse consequences are numerous. Users are at…
Weedless EditorDecember 19, 2019
Adolescents Are at Increased Risk of Harm from Marijuana Due to Disrupted Brain Development
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Adolescents are thought to be particularly vulnerable to marijuana use, as adolescence is both a time of dramatic brain development and a time when drug use frequently begins. For instance,…
Weedless EditorDecember 19, 2019
Welcome to Weedless.org
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Welcome to Weedless.org! We are building tools to educate and support chronic marijuana users seeking to better control their use. This website is a resource for persons interested in learning…
Weedless EditorAugust 14, 2019