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Is cannabis addictive? Sheldon P.  The simple answer is that many…","html":"<p><strong><em>I want to try to start cannabis use, but I'm afraid. Is cannabis addictive?</em></strong></p>\n<p>Sheldon P.</p>\n<hr>\n<p>\n      <div class=\"gria-image-wrapper\" style=\"\n        position: relative;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        \n      \">\n      \n        \n          <div class=\"gria-image-padding\" style=\"\n        width: 100%;\n        padding-bottom: 100%;\n      \"></div>\n        \n        \n      \n      <div\n        class=\"gria-image-placeholder\"\n        style=\"\n          \n  position: absolute;\n  top: 0; left: 0;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 100%;\n\n          background: #fff url(data:image/png;base64,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) center / cover no-repeat;\n        \"\n      ></div>\n    \n    <picture>\n      <source srcset=\"/static/f59cf78a440af44c6ec6ce9c1c7c1596/4edbd/Hello2_min_61990e2fc5.png 175w,\n/static/f59cf78a440af44c6ec6ce9c1c7c1596/13ae7/Hello2_min_61990e2fc5.png 350w,\n/static/f59cf78a440af44c6ec6ce9c1c7c1596/77a9e/Hello2_min_61990e2fc5.png 483w\">\n      <img\n        class=\"gria-image\"\n        src=\"/static/f59cf78a440af44c6ec6ce9c1c7c1596/77a9e/Hello2_min_61990e2fc5.png\"\n        srcset=\"/static/f59cf78a440af44c6ec6ce9c1c7c1596/4edbd/Hello2_min_61990e2fc5.png 175w,\n/static/f59cf78a440af44c6ec6ce9c1c7c1596/13ae7/Hello2_min_61990e2fc5.png 350w,\n/static/f59cf78a440af44c6ec6ce9c1c7c1596/77a9e/Hello2_min_61990e2fc5.png 483w\"\n        title=\"Hello2-min.png\"\n        alt=\"Hello2-min.png\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        style=\"\n          \n  position: absolute;\n  top: 0; left: 0;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 100%;\n\n          object-fit: cover;\n          object-position: center center;\"\n      >\n    </picture>\n  \n      </div>\n    </p>\n<p>The simple answer is that many people and organizations say that about 9% of the population will be 'addicted' to cannabis. </p>\n<p>The longer more nuanced answer is that most institutions and doctors will not say it is 'addictive' rather that people may have a '<strong>cannabis use disorder</strong>'. The question really lies in what addiction is. Many people will say addiction is a chemical dependence in which cannabis is not addictive. Other people and organizations will say it is rather a psychological manifestation, such as an addiction to gambling. It is important to note that if a person starts using before the age of 18 they are 4-7 times as likely to develop a dependence.</p>\n<p>Cannabis use disorders are tested using a standardized list of 11 criteria. It is subjective to say who has a disorder or not. Some might say if you have 2 from the list, others say you must have all 11. The <strong>11 indicators are</strong>:</p>\n<p>This list was taken from <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286661-clinical\">Medscape's article</a> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>1.) Cannabis is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.</li>\n<li>2.) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control cannabis use.</li>\n<li>3.) A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain cannabis, use cannabis, or recover from its effects.</li>\n<li>4.) Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use cannabis.</li>\n<li>5.) Recurrent cannabis use results in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home.</li>\n<li>6.) Continued cannabis use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of cannabis.</li>\n<li>7.) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of cannabis use.</li>\n<li>8.) Recurrent cannabis use in situations in which it is physically hazardous.</li>\n<li>9.) Cannabis use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by cannabis.</li>\n<li>10.) Tolerance, is defined by either a (1) need for markedly increased cannabis to achieve intoxication or desired effect or (2) markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance.</li>\n<li>11.) Withdrawal, as manifested by either (1) the characteristic withdrawal syndrome for cannabis or (2) cannabis is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Cannabis is used medically by many people as well as recreationally without dependence but there will always be a subset of the population that develops a 'cannabis disorder'.</p>\n<p>Hope this helps!</p>\n<p>Pamela H.</p>","timeToRead":2}},"defaultImage":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5,"src":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/a07a5/question-default-image.jpg","srcSet":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/decd9/question-default-image.jpg 150w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/15aed/question-default-image.jpg 300w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/a07a5/question-default-image.jpg 600w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/701ee/question-default-image.jpg 800w","srcWebp":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/483a3/question-default-image.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/e8bcc/question-default-image.webp 150w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/4fec1/question-default-image.webp 300w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/483a3/question-default-image.webp 600w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/2ad7f/question-default-image.webp 800w","sizes":"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"}}}},"pageContext":{"id":10740,"slug":"is-cannabis-addictive","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}