Guiding You to Recovery: A Beacon of Hope and Support

One of the most common questions people ask when seeking help for substance use is, “How long is rehab?” The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all...

Marijuana can cause a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure, which may raise the risk for acute cardiac events—especially in older adults or...

While marijuana smoke is often seen as safer than tobacco, long-term smoking can still cause serious damage. Chronic marijuana use has been linked to bronchitis,...

Cannabis use has been shown to interfere with the brain’s ability to form new memories. THC—the psychoactive compound in marijuana—disrupts activity in the hippocampus, a...

Several studies suggest a correlation between long-term marijuana use—especially when started in adolescence—and a decline in IQ. In one well-known longitudinal study from New Zealand,...

How Marijuana Affects Cognitive Function: What You Need to Know Marijuana is often viewed as a harmless or even beneficial substance, particularly with its increasing...