Weed not being addictive is a myth

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Originally Posted by acrca

haha i really diddnt think he could do it

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but thats just talking about psycological withdrawl, not physical

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Originally Posted by acrca

but thats just talking about psycological withdrawl, not physical

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I would consider all of those to be physical effects. Anyway the terminology doesn't matter, the fact is that it is addictive.

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Originally Posted by Halcy0n

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0511134634.htm

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those are still psychological effects, not physical...

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Originally Posted by Halcy0n

I would consider all of those to be physical effects.

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whatever man think wut you want but the truth is your wrong :stupid:

anything else? I'd really like to see a study that includes a larger sampling than 14-19 year olds. Not that this study isn't impressive on its own.

I mean, just to consider your random sampling of 14-19 year olds, what are the odds that they're anxious, aggressive or irritable just because of where they're at in life, regardless of substance? Something pretty close to 60 percent or so one might guess?

Dare i ask for the study on adults that they seem to say they're comparing it to?

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Originally Posted by Polymirize

anything else? I'd really like to see a study that includes a larger sampling than 14-19 year olds. Not that this study isn't impressive on its own.

I mean, just to consider your random sampling of 14-19 year olds, what are the odds that they're anxious, aggressive or irritable just because of where they're at in life, regardless of substance? Something pretty close to 60 percent or so one might guess?

Dare i ask for the study on adults that they seem to say they're comparing it to?

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That study says the same thing happens with adults. And there's other studies out there, that's just the first one I found. I'm too lazy to find more, cause I'm a stoner ;)

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Originally Posted by Halcy0n

I would consider all of those to be physical effects. Anyway the terminology doesn't matter, the fact is that it is addictive.

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You can't spell gullible without u.

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Originally Posted by Halcy0n

After reading a lot of posts on this forum, I've noticed that a lot of you seem to have the false idea in your head that weed isn't addictive. I don't know if you've been lied to or are just kidding yourselves. It's been proven scientifically and by my own experience that it's both physically and psychologically addictive.

When quitting smoking after I've been smoking daily I have insomnia, loss of appetite, and irritability for a couple of days. The insomnia often lasts much longer.

Of course this is nothing when compared with withdrawals from other substances, but this doesn't mean that weed isn't addictive.

If you would like me to find the research I can, but you all should know how to use google.

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I have been smoking for about 8 years and I have not experienced any kind of physical withdraws whatsoever. Although weed can be psychologically addictive in the mind and can become a habit, there is no credible evidence supporting addiction or withdraws. If it was addictive, it would be ironic because cannabis is sometimes used to treat alcohol addiction and hard drug addiction. I can only go on by what I have experienced and as I have said, I have never experienced an "addiction" to weed. I don't smoke as much as I used to and I am not addicted in any way. I can stop smoking anytime I wanted.

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Originally Posted by Halcy0n

That study says the same thing happens with adults. And there's other studies out there, that's just the first one I found. I'm too lazy to find more, cause I'm a stoner ;)

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Uh huh. I've never let my use of the herb become an excuse. Sounds like you just suffer from a weak will. I don't really need to see these studies because I have personal experience in quitting several times so I'm not going to do your research for you. Feel free to provide actual proof at any time though.

One site that agrees with you doesn't make it true.

I don't feel like searching so here is a quick link that say's your full of shit in a way.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/cannabis/

"It may be psychologically addictive. Heavy users can display aggressive impulses if their supply suddenly stops, a side effect similar to that of anabolic steroids"

The BBC is reputable. Read more. One study isn't enough. If it were physically addictive I would not have been able to function these past two weeks without weed. Trust me I have an addictive personality and yup nothing but a slight psycho addiction that I get over in a day with out weed.

You are ignorant and make smokers look bad. It is said when fellow smokers buy into the bullshit. I'm not saying the plant is completely harmless because I'm not sure. But it isn't addictive like ciggs and booze.