Is Pot a Gateway Drug?

Pot smokers may be at significantly greater risk for developing an addiction to other drugs or alcohol

Thursday, February 18, 2016 Pot Smokers Susceptible to Other Addictions, Study Finds Pot smokers may be at significantly greater risk for developing an addiction to other drugs or alcohol, a new study suggests.  Read more ... Related Reading • Prescription Drug Abuse Facts and Statistics • Health Risks of Chronic Heavy Drinking Today's Health News •  More Evidence Smog May Raise Stroke Risk •  1 in 4 Breast Cancer Lumpectomies Requires Follow-Up Surgery •  Prenatal Diet Rich in Vitamin D May Cut Allergy Risk in Kids: Study •  Study Sees Possible Link Between Antibiotics and Delirium in Patients •  Parenthood May Alter Immune System, Research Suggests •  Testosterone Therapy May Boost Sex Drive in Older Men ... •  For Stroke Patients, Temporary Easing of Symptoms Can Be Deceiving •  Stroke Risk May Be Greater for Certain Migraine Sufferers: Studies •  Health Tip: Let Kids Prepare Breakfast •  U.S. Travelers Seek More Zika Details •  Teething Makes Babies Cranky, But Not Sick: Review •  Many Stroke Patients Prefer Video Follow-Up Versus Phone Call •  Smoking's Grip Adds to Misery of the Homeless •  Pregnancy After 40 May Boost Risk of 'Bleeding' Stroke Later •  Zika Virus Can Move From Mother to Child During Pregnancy Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Help for Painful Knees Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Cancer, Heart, Pregnancy & Newborns, Children's Health & Parenting. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Symptoms of ADHD in Adults • Childhood ADHD Treatment • Depression Moods and Types Top Viewed Articles • Students Misusing ADHD Med • 3D Printed Humans • Weight Loss Plan Must-Haves • U.S. Dementia Rates Falling • Horses Know Your Emotions Picture Slideshows • A Quick Guide to the Zika Virus • ADHD Symptoms in Children • Depression Myths and Facts • Lung Cancer Myths and Facts • What Is Binge Eating Disorder? Latest Pet Health Content • Skin Problems in Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Big Dogs • Harmful Foods for Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Small Dogs • Pets in Your Bed Bonus PDF Guide Health & Wellness Guide