Marijuana doesn't cause insanity, and most addiction experts would agree that marijuana is arguably safer than alcohol and other drugs in a variety of ways.
But help, addiction experts say, seldom means giving up the games or computers.
Effective drug treatment programs for teenagers, many addiction experts say, are different from those that work for adults.
The judge's direct contact with defendants is the main predictor for success, many criminal justice and addiction experts said.
For years, even addiction experts have argued over the effect of cannabis.
Most addiction experts agree that men, in particular, can only be reached when they are threatened with the loss of their primary identity, their jobs.
WebMD asked addiction experts about the connection between mental illness and substance abuse.
Occupying a middle ground are addiction experts who believe that rapid detox may turn out to be useful for certain patients.
Methadone has several advantages, many addiction experts say.
In general, ED staff screens less often than addiction experts recommend.