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 means that young adults…
WeedlessNovember 18, 2021
The Weedless Blog
Exploring Weed Use, Withdrawal, Treatment and More
The interplay between marijuana use and mental illness is complicated and full of unanswered questions. How marijuana affects risk of developing psychiatric disease, and conversely, how psychiatric disorders influence marijuana…
WeedlessNovember 9, 2021
Most people with marijuana withdrawal do not need any prescribed medication for treatment. Physical exercise, mindfulness techniques (like meditation, yoga, or prayer), and other lifestyle modifications can reduce the burden…
WeedlessNovember 3, 2021
Cannabis withdrawal syndrome (CWS) is the proper medical term used to describe marijuana withdrawal. Before the 1990s, many doubted that cessation of marijuana could lead to similar symptoms of withdrawal…
WeedlessOctober 29, 2021
The interplay between marijuana use and depression is complicated and full of unanswered questions. How marijuana affects the risk of developing depression, and conversely, how depression influences marijuana use, is…
WeedlessOctober 24, 2021
If you've been researching ways to alleviate marijuana withdrawal symptoms, multiple people and sources have probably told you to exercise. That’s because exercise is one of the most beneficial, non-pharmacologic…
WeedlessOctober 16, 2021
After you quit weed, or perhaps while you're still using, you may experience a lack of focus and mental clarity commonly referred to as brain fog. You may have difficulty…
WeedlessOctober 7, 2021
Once you’ve committed to battling your marijuana addiction, you’re already on your way to recovery, so congratulations! It is also helpful, though, to have a sense of what lies on…
WeedlessOctober 4, 2021
Are you a heavy marijuana user quitting weed or taking a break for Sober October? Weedless.org has the resources to guide and support you throughout the month. The first days…
WeedlessSeptember 28, 2021
Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is the proper medical term used to describe marijuana addiction. You may also have heard this referred to as marijuana dependence, or marijuana use disorder. Regardless…
WeedlessSeptember 23, 2021
Do you want to quit smoking weed? If you’re a heavy marijuana user, you know how hard it can be to stop or cut down. Overcoming ambivalence and finding motivation…
WeedlessSeptember 16, 2021
Did you recently quit weed? You are not alone. Today, we're bringing you accounts of 74 people who have recently decided to abstain from using marijuana. Responses were gathered from…
WeedlessSeptember 14, 2021
If you recently quit using marijuana and think that you're alone in your suffering, think again. There are millions of people who are struggling with marijuana use and dependence. Today,…
WeedlessSeptember 9, 2021
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment of cannabis use disorder (CUD), the proper medical term used to describe marijuana addiction or dependence, and heavy marijuana users won’t necessarily have the same…
WeedlessSeptember 9, 2021
One of the most common marijuana withdrawal symptoms is stomach and GI upset. This can manifest as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or intense pain. If you are suffering from these symptoms…
WeedlessAugust 30, 2021
Weed withdrawal is cited by many chronic users as a cause of reduced productivity. Withdrawal-related losses in productivity are especially frustrating because many users decide to quit in part to…
WeedlessAugust 24, 2021
Hope everyone is having a great Friday and best wishes for a memorable late August weekend! Make the most of it! Today, we're bringing you accounts of 201 people who…
WeedlessAugust 20, 2021
Happy Monday and best wishes for a productive week! Today, we're bringing you accounts of 110 people who have recently stopped using marijuana. The responses were gathered from an anonymous,…
WeedlessAugust 9, 2021
Today, we're bringing you accounts of 99 people who have recently stopped using marijuana. The responses were gathered from an anonymous, open-ended questionnaire posted on Weedless.org. If you are interested…
WeedlessJuly 29, 2021
If you are struggling to stop using weed, remember, you are not alone. This week, we're bringing you firsthand accounts of 68 people who have recently stopped using marijuana. The…
WeedlessJuly 28, 2021
Regulation of body temperature is a critical and complicated process for human health. Deep, highly connected regions of the brain play essential roles in maintaining body temperature within a narrow…
WeedlessJuly 21, 2021
If you are struggling to stop using weed, remember, you are not alone. This week, we're bringing you firsthand accounts of 84 people who have recently stopped using marijuana. The…
WeedlessJuly 13, 2021
If you are struggling to stop using weed, remember, you are not alone. This week, we're bringing you firsthand accounts of 68 people who have recently stopped using marijuana. The…
WeedlessJuly 2, 2021
If you are struggling to stop using weed, remember, you are not alone. Around the world, millions of people – young, old, rich, poor – are dealing with issues related…
WeedlessJune 24, 2021
There are many misconceptions about marijuana use, chief among these is the idea that regular marijuana use is not habit forming. Contrary to popular belief, after prolonged periods of heavy…
WeedlessJune 14, 2021
As marijuana has gained popularity and generalized acceptance across the globe, high potency marijuana has emerged as an increasingly available option that has contributed to intensification of marijuana use. Marijuana…
WeedlessJune 2, 2021