Frequently Asked Questions about Marijuana Facts

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Yes, the THC in the marijuana/cannabis plant is addictive. The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that 30% of users people cannabis use disorder.

Yes, THC can cause acute episodes of psychosis, and out of all the drugs that can cause temporary psychosis, cannabis has the highest conversion rate to schizophrenia (chronic psychosis). 

Yes, 53% of people who experience CIP (cannabis-induced psychosis) stabilize if they stop using marijuana. Even if psychosis is chronic many good outcomes can happen to families who work a strong, honest recovery program. 

Well-funded public media campaigns and advocates have bombarded the public with pro-pot propaganda, influencing misinformation and confusion. This has also led many families to believe in false information and not take a loved one's marijuana use seriously. Aubree will help families clarify this information so families can make informed decisions to benefit their families.  

Low doses of marijuana can increase appetite and decrease nausea for people who are going through cancer treatments or AIDS, but today's marijuana is more potent and more toxic. Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)is when a person experiences toxic levels of marijuana, including the use of THC and CBD. A condition in which a patient experiences extreme nausea, cyclical vomiting, and severe abdominal pain. People with CHS are at risk of dehydration, electrolyte deficiencies, seizures, heart rhythm abnormalities, muscle spasms or weakness, shock, and brain swelling

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