The National Institutes of Health says hospitalizations for marijuana in Arizona rose about 20% over five years as the state ...

In a new op-ed, The New York Times admits legalization may have gone too far, citing addiction, mental health risks and rising THC levels. Doctors weigh in on the issue.

Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can’t get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow ...

Megan Feller smoked pot several times a day and couldn’t eat, sleep or function without it. But at the time, she didn’t see the need to reach out for help. “I didn’t think cannabis was a big deal,” ...

Medical cannabis could help individuals battling alcohol or opioid abuse disorders curb their addiction, according to a systematic review of mental health literature published in Clinical Psychology ...

Heroin overdose deaths in the U.S. nearly tripled from 2010 to 2013, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The trend is worrisome — but there might be help in ...

I have served in addiction medicine with the homeless for over 30 years. Contrary to what you may hear from some big law firms, legalizing marijuana in Florida (or elsewhere for that matter) is not a ...

People using weed for medical purposes are as likely -- or more -- to become addicted to cannabis as recreational tokers, a new study says. Folks using medical marijuana were more likely to have ...