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Opioid Addiction Symptoms

Opioid addiction symptoms are presented by individuals who struggle with Opioid Use Disorder. The potency of opioids comes from the fact that they bind to preexisting receptor sites in the brain. Endorphins are naturally occurring substances…
What Are Cannabinoids? | Aspenridge Recovery
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What are Cannabinoids?

What are Cannabinoids? All chemical compounds that interact with the cannabinoid receptors in the body and brain and cause effects comparable to those of the Cannabis Sativa plant are referred to collectively as cannabinoids. Studies have shown…
Weed Addiction Behavior | Aspenridge Recovery
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Weed Addiction Behavior

A recent study in the United States shows that about 10 – 30 percent of people who use marijuana experience addiction to the substance. Addiction is characterized by substance use disorder. In this case, marijuana addiction is when an individual…
Marijuana Related Traffic Accidents In Colorado | Aspenridge
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Marijuana Related Traffic Accidents in Colorado

Colorado is undoubtedly one of the most progressive states regarding the movement to legalize pot. Along with Washington, Colorado was one of the first states to legalize the recreational use of this drug in 2012. Colorado has even recently…
Weed Addiction Rehab Centers Colorado | Aspenridge Recovery
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Weed Addiction Rehab Centers Colorado

A recent study in the United States shows that about 10 – 30 percent of people who use marijuana experience addiction to the substance. Marijuana addiction, otherwise known as marijuana use disorder, is the inability of an individual to stop…
Weed Addiction Rehab Disorder | Aspen Ridge Recovery
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Weed Addiction Rehab Disorder

Recent studies have shown that about 9 percent of people who use marijuana are experiencing dependency on the substance. Marijuana is addictive. Unfortunately, marijuana addiction often leads to physical, social and health problems. In addition,…
Marijuana & Your Personal Life | Aspenridge Recovery
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Marijuana & Your Personal Life

Recent research has linked marijuana & your personal life abuse with certain mental disorders and issues. There's a strong correlation between pot use and psychosis and negative emotionality. This correlation is strongest among those who…
How To Treat A Marijuana Addiction | Aspenridge
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How to Treat a Marijuana Addiction

With recreational marijuana use legal in 18 states (about 36% of the country) and medical marijuana use legal in 36 states (roughly 72% of the country), the drug seems to have gained universal acceptance. Over half of American adults (56%+)…
Marijuana Rehab Center Colorado Addiction Center | Aspenridge
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Marijuana Rehab Center: Colorado Addiction Center

Over the past few years, marijuana has become one of the most commonly abused drugs. The National Institute on Drug Abuse says about 9% of people who use marijuana get addicted. Continuous use of the substance can lead to dependency, which is…
How To Prevent Opioid Abuse | Aspenridge Colorado
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How to Prevent Opioid Abuse

Despite educational materials highlighting the dangers of prescription narcotics, millions of Americans discover first-hand the perils of opioid abuse. Researchers and drug addiction experts continue to focus on soaring overdose rates attributed…