Patient Education Information

Do You Have a Problem With Marijuana? - Here are twelve questions to help you see if you are abusing marijuana.

Marijuana's Adverse Effects - The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this fact sheet.

Street Terms - Learn the other names for marijuana at this site from the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

American Council for Drug Education: Talking to Your Child About Marijuana - The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society. Tips on how to talk to your child about marijuana can be accessed here.

Effects of Marijuana on the Nervous System - Although written for kids, this fact sheet gives a good review of the topic for people of all ages.

Medem Medical Library: Use of Marijuana to Treat Glaucoma - The American Academy of Ophthalmology provides this summary on the effectiveness of marijuana in the treatment of glaucoma.

National Cancer Institute: Marijuana Use in Supportive Care for Cancer Patients - This fact sheet discusses the benefits a patient may obtain by using marijuana for treating chemically-induced nausea and vomiting, and anorexia and cachexia.

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Marijuana - This fact sheet provides usage statistics, possible health effects, and the possible effects on learning and social behavior.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Tips For Teens: The Truth About Marijuana - This government publication will provide teens with the facts involving marijuana usage.

Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction - Learn more about the possible options.

U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency: Exposing the Myth of Medical Marijuana - This government fact sheet discusses the health risks of marijuana use and also if the drug offers any medical benefits.