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 ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Local doctors and mentoring organizations say they are increasingly concerned about the number of young teens using marijuana, with some kids as young as 11 years old.

Children’s National Hospital in D.C. says it is treating a growing number of teenagers — and even some kids as young as 11 — for cannabis use and addiction.

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This is the ultimate question for many people. In fact, when discussing addiction, it is rare that the addiction potential for marijuana doesn't come up. Well, this is one of many posts on the topic, ...

Marijuana addiction is by itself, problematic. But the story of cannabis use is far more complicated than what is seen by a clinician treating people addicted to drugs, including alcohol, amphetamines ...