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…
Leah Zuroff, M.D.October 29, 2021
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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…
Leah Zuroff, M.D.October 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…
Weedless.org CommunityOctober 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…
Weedless EditorOctober 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…
Weedless EditorSeptember 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…
Brian Canfield, Ed.D.September 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…
Weedless.org CommunitySeptember 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…
Weedless.org CommunitySeptember 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,…
Weedless.org CommunitySeptember 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…
Weedless EditorSeptember 9, 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…
Weedless EditorAugust 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…
Weedless.org CommunityAugust 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,…
Weedless.org CommunityAugust 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…
Weedless.org CommunityJuly 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…
Weedless.org CommunityJuly 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…
Weedless EditorJuly 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…
Weedless.org CommunityJuly 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…
Weedless.org CommunityJuly 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…
Weedless.org CommunityJune 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…
Leah Zuroff, M.D.June 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…
Brian Canfield, Ed.D.June 2, 2021
Marijuana use predominates in youths compared to older populations and is the most commonly used substance among adolescents and young adults (Johnston, NIDA, 2012). Young adults represent about one-third of…
Weedless EditorMay 21, 2021
Do you currently, or have you previously used marijuana? Have you experienced a change in sexual function? If you are an adult (18+) and answered “yes” to these questions, please…
Weedless EditorMay 12, 2021
While using marijuana outside of the company of friends can be a way to escape from the stresses of daily life, one sign of a brewing problem is using alone…
Brian Canfield, Ed.D.May 11, 2021
Cody T.'s Weedless Diary Do you remember the first time you got high on weed? I can, vividly. I had pestered my friend Julian in high school to see if…
Weedless.org CommunityApril 30, 2021
We’ve all been told how important it is to avoid drinking and driving, but what about using marijuana and driving? It shouldn’t come as a surprise that you can also…
Weedless EditorApril 23, 2021