
DR. WEINER’S ADDICTION BLOG
Bridging
The Gap
Insights on Addiction and Behavioral Health

Cannabis, Marijuana, THC, and Pregnancy

Research Update: Marijuana for PTSD

THC vs CBD: A Primer

Is It Possible To Overdose On Marijuana?

Is Marijuana Really Addictive?

Escapism and Addiction: Trending During COVID-19
I’ll cut straight to the chase: we have a serious problem with self-medication and numbing going on right now in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Between marijuana sales booming, opioid overdoses sharply spiking, alcohol sales up nationally, porn traffic showing very significant increases, and even online gambling showing a huge increase (including a staggering 90% in Nevada), self-medication through addictive behaviors are at an all-time high right now.