Marijuana goes by many different names: weed, ganja, grass, herb, pot, and Mary Jane, to name a few. It is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States and beyond. In recent years, marijuana has been legalized in many states, including Washington. Many point to this as a testament to its safety.…
Though the stigmas surrounding it would have you think differently, addiction is a chronic disease that affects your brain. Substance use disorder can happen to anyone, but you’re more susceptible if you have certain risk factors. You can work as the CEO of a Fortune 500 company and still have a heroin addiction. Likewise, you…
Does the use of marijuana or alcohol actually lead to more high-risk problems down the road? It’s a misconception that “experimenting” with these seemingly less harmful drugs is okay. There is no level of drug abuse that is safe. Understanding what entry-level drugs to avoid, however, can help you to make better decisions. Along the…
There are many ways in which a person can be vulnerable, but what does it mean for one to show their vulnerability? I had an experience today with a coworker who shared the story of the challenges they faced over the weekend. It was the sort of story that would normally make me want to…