Pamphlets.
New Pamphlet Conference-approved May 25,2025 Introduction These are some personal stories of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) written by members of Marijuana Anonymous. These stories are as unique as those who wrote them. We can’t predict anyone’s CHS or detox symptoms— not everyone who uses marijuana/cannabis will develop CHS. We suggest you refer to the pamphlet […]
Introduction These are some personal stories of detox written by members of Marijuana Anonymous. The purpose of this pamphlet is to carry the message of recovery to the marijuana addict who still suffers, particularly anyone who fears detox or is currently experiencing it. These stories are as unique as those who wrote them. We can’t […]
MA has thousands of members around the world on six continents and in at least twenty countries, but World Services has never before conducted a survey of its membership. In 2021, the board of trustees and staff decided to undertake a survey to help keep members and the general public informed on current trends in […]
MA Has No Official Opinion on the Use of CBD CBD products have burst onto the market in many states and seem to be advertised and available everywhere these days. As a result, MA World Services, Districts, local MA meetings, and sponsors are regularly asked for advice and guidance on the question of whether it […]
A Doctor’s Opinion about Marijuana Addiction Marvin D. Seppala, MD Chief Medical Officer, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation I hope that this brief writing may provide those who are seeking help a general understanding of the disease of addiction, and some specific aspects of marijuana addiction. Many people say that marijuana is not addicting, but this […]
Step 11 “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood God, praying only for knowledge of God’s will for us and the power to carry that out.” Why Meditate? Meditation can develop our coping skills and increase our serenity. Many MA members have found meditation to be an […]
Who is a Marijuana Addict? A marijuana addict’s life is controlled by marijuana. They lose interest in all else, their dreams go up in smoke. Marijuana addiction is a progressive illness often leading to addiction to other drugs, including alcohol. The lives, things and desires of marijuana addicts center around marijuana—scoring it, dealing it and […]
There are more teenagers in Marijuana Anonymous today than at any time in the past. We come for many different reasons— parents tell us to come, the schools or the courts send us, some of us come on our own. A few of us have smoked pot for years, others only a few months. Many […]
What is MA’s Primary Purpose? Each group has but one primary purpose, to carry its message to the marijuana addict who still suffers. (MA Tradition Five) Our message is one of hope and promise that any addict can stop using marijuana, lose the obsession and desire to do so, and can discover a better way […]
Updated May 25, 2025 At the 2025 Conference, an update to this pamphlet was approved. The content below is the updated version. “The Marijuana Anonymous Service Structure was created to give the groups the freedom to carry out our society’s primary purpose of carrying the message to marijuana addicts.” –First Concept for Service The Inverted […]
