Question 1

help please! is cannabis addictive?

Accepted Answer

Most definitely: All drugs of abuse have their effect by changing our brain chemistry.  Pot is no different. Brain chemistry is the root of physical dependence (addiction).  There are no "safe" drugs, & the myth that pot is not addictive is just that - a myth.  For more information on how addiction works, see the video "pleasure unwoven, " available at www.Instituteforaddictionstudy.Com or view segments on youtube.

Question 2

how addictive is marijuana?

Accepted Answer

Depends: An addiction is a brain disease. It causes a person to engage in behaviors which may lead to dire consequences. The person knows that but engages in the behavior anyway, because they are addicted. It is all about the consequences. Is a person missing work or school or spending too much money or getting in trouble with the law? Cannabis use can lead to addiction, especially with regular use.

Question 3

is it true that marijuana isn't addictive?

Accepted Answer

No: Marijuana use can be addictive and usually depends on years of use and amount used at each time it is smoked. It has similar addictive properties to tobacco use but it is considered less addictive than tobacco users. The smoke from mairjuana contains similar toxic substance to tobacco. Overall, we can say that marijuana is less addictive than cigarettes smoking.

Question 4

can you tell me is cannabis addiction serious?

Accepted Answer

I think so.: THC is illegal in most states and that makes it serious because you always run the risk of getting caught in an illegal act to continue using the THC.  From a health stand point long-term use causes lowered cognitive function and contributes to lung and heart disease.  Any activity that takes over your life with obsession and compulsive actions is serious.

Question 5

describe the features of cannabis use or addiction.?

Accepted Answer

Drug Abuse: Blood shot eyes, suspicion, fear, drastic personality changes are all warning signs. An addiction is something that someone is unable to not perform.

Question 6

why does marijuana addiction contribute to criminal activity?

Accepted Answer

Strange world: Stoners have much less tendency to impulsive or simply mean violence than do drinkers, and do not have the cravings that drive crime in opiate, meth, or Cocaine addicts. But for whatever reason, cannabis is illegal; using it gets one involved with other lawbreakers. I believe generally in obeying laws even when i may disagree, and find life has much too much to offer to want to be goofy. Peace.

Question 7

can you please explain why scientists disagree about the link between cannabis and addiction to hard drugs?

Accepted Answer

Political etc. : Medicinal cannabis arena turbulent with a variety of political, governmental, drug industry, and other vested interests&#x27; opinions. Many medical doctors have strong contrary opinion even absent literature review. An example of tainted cannabis science is study that proclaimed increased lung cancer risk. The study&#x27;s esteemed clinical researcher later recanted with an admission of data falsification.

Question 8

i can't find a concrete answer anywhere; is marijuana addictive or not? and what if the smoker has an addictive/obsessive personality?

Accepted Answer

You haven't looked: Marijuana dependency (addiction) is a diagnostic term used by both the DSM in the US, and the World Health Organization guidelines elsewhere. You are on medications that indicate either a bipolar diagnosis or some form of thought disorder (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder etc.). Marijuana is particularly bad for you, and at your age affects your ability to learn, remember and intelligence.

Question 9

is it true that marijuana does not cause physical addiction?

Accepted Answer

No: Although it was often said that marijuana was not associated with tolerance and dependence the evidence is now pretty clear that it can be associated with addiction. The risk is probably less than many other drugs of abuse, but it is certainly not free of risk. And some people find withdrawing from marijuana to be extremely hard.

Question 10

when compared with smoking marijuana, is vaporizing marijuana less harmful? are there  risks other than addiction that someone needs to be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Worried?
 : Your worry is a good sign. Sure vapor is "better" than "smoke" but drugs like nicotine and cannabis are at best habit forming and at worse addicting. NO DRUG in excess is healthy!!  Why take chances???

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