Public Health

Much of the information available on medicinal marijuana is anecdotal and reflective of the biases and agendas of the reporting body. Marijuana has a long history of medicinal use and may be...

THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, has been linked to damaged sperm and a risk of infertility. THC does not necessarily cause infertility, and men who use marijuana may be able to...

Marijuana use during pregnancy has been linked to impaired embryonic development; however, much of the research is inconclusive. While it is generally agreed that smoking marijuana is not good for...

Marijuana detox refers to the process of ridding the body of THC and THC metabolites. THC metabolites linger in the body after the effects of marijuana have worn off. There is much speculative,...

Research discussed in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse indicates a link between marijuana use and bipolar disorder. The nature of the link is uncertain, and questions remain about...

THC stands for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol; it is the main psychoactive chemical in marijuana. THC is stored in the fat cells of the body causing it to be metabolized and expelled from the body...

Information regarding marijuana addiction is often conflicting and frequently reflects the biases of the source. Some groups, such as the Drug Policy Alliance Network, and the National...

Much of the information regarding marijuana detoxification, or detox, is speculative and anecdotal. 2002 research published in the Psychiatric Times indicates that there is controversy over...

The main psychoactive compound in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydocannabinol, or THC. All standard methods of urine analysis, or urinalysis, test for THC metabolites.

An institution may administer a THC urine test to detect marijuana use. A urine test is also known as urinalysis.

Standard drug screening procedures, which include hair tests, blood tests, urinalysis and oral fluid tests, test for the presence of drugs and drug metabolites in the body. There are five types of...

While the medical benefits of marijuana are widely known, there is still a great deal of resistance within the government when it comes to legalizing the plant for recreational or even medical...

Marijuana may be useful in treating patients with Crohn's disease.

THC is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, and it has many healing properties that have been recognized for millennia. More than 60 official health organizations, including the American...

Clinical research suggests that marijuana has abundant medicinal purposes. More than 60 official health organizations support the cause of medical marijuana.

Marijuana is a psychoactive substance, and as such it produces different effects in different users. Some effects of marijuana are common to most users.

Research regarding marijuana and its long-term effects on the mind and body are frequently inconclusive. Often data is skewed to reflect the biases and agendas of the researchers.

Marijuana produces its various effects by acting on the central nervous system. It temporarily alters the cognition, perception and mood of the user.

Marijuana has long been recognized as an effective medicine for the treatment of many ailments and illnesses. Despite federal prohibition, many physicians and organizations recommend legalization...

Marijuana use can be detected by a blood test for a matter of days or weeks, depending upon the frequency of use. Blood tests are given for a number of reasons. As part of a drug screen, blood...

If you are looking for ways to detoxify your body from marijuana and its active component, THC, there are multiple ways to do so. Home remedies and detoxifying kits can be examined when searching...

Despite the fact that the effects of marijuana use on bodily systems are still being debated by scientists and researchers, one possibility being studied is potential damage to the liver. At this...

While the possibility of becoming addicted to marijuana is still being debated by scientists and pot smokers alike, there has been a greater focus on the subject as medical marijuana becomes...

While many scientists and marijuana aficionados have determined the plant to be no more harmful or addictive than alcohol or tobacco when smoked moderately, prolonged use has been known to have...

THC, or delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, is the active ingredient in marijuana. The body naturally produces a chemical that is very similar to THC, called endogenous cannabinoids, also known as...

Marijuana is a popular drug. According to a survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), over 14.5 million people reported smoking marijuana in the preceding month, and in 2006,...

You may assume that it's OK to use marijuana because it hasn't been directly linked to any high profile health-related deaths, and also because it has been legalized in some states for medicinal...