Yes. Marijuana is addictive.

Just to clarify, the DSM-V is adding Cannabis Withdrawal. The last iteration of the Diagnostic & Statistics Manual still included Cannabis Dependency. (i.e. addiction)

DSM-5 adds marijuana withdrawal: I thought pot was non-addictive

By Christine Stapleton

Congrats, Grads!

A First Job Is Like A First Date, And Other Advice For Graduation Day

A recent article from NPR that lists economists' advice about getting your first job.
New grads often feel like that first job will define the rest of their careers. First jobs are simply the first position you hold. If anything a job that's disliked is always a learning experience. It can be helpful to know what you do not want to do, what your limits are, and learn when you actually have a choice.
Good luck and great job new grads!

Mental Illness As A Family Matter

This is a sad account of our severely underfunded, understaffed mental health system. People and families suffer greatly while mental illness goes unchecked. Often families do not realize what a thin safety net there is for loved ones with mental illness until it's too late. It's another reason I'm a huge fan of NAMI (National Alliance on Mentally Illness) which walks the fence well in advocating for consumers' civil rights while pushing for stronger, healthier mental health policies and laws.
For mentally ill, a search for help is often in vain