SERIOUSLY, is cannabis addictive or not?

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Originally Posted by Delta9 UK

1. Tobacco is really addictive - Holy Crap quitting was harsh

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I can't agree with you more. I've been struggling for years to kick the habit, and still can't help but fall back on it when times dictate. For instance, my wife's grandmother just passed away a little over a week ago. I hadn't had a cigarette for months before we found out the news of her impending fate, but as soon as I started going to the hospital/hospice every day (so we could dutifully wait for her to die), I started smoking again. I've been smoking a pack a day for almost a week.:mad: And, in all likelihood, I'll quit again next week... only to start smoking again when another hardcore stressor enters my life. It's a vicious cycle. If you don't mind me asking... what did it take for you to finally give it up?

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Originally Posted by Delta9 UK

2. Weed does have a psychological addiction "profile" - I can 'feel' when I'm slipping into it.

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I think most of us can. More of a playful temptation than an addiction, but it's still there for many of us. Those who say they are immune to it are most likely in denial.

the one thing I always reflect on after taking a three month or more break is...."I started acting more 'serious'. ......whew!"

Thanks guys, this is really inspiring, I actually thought I was in a much smaller minority, however reading the threads, it looks like a lot of people are familiar with "cannabis addiction" mental or otherwise, :thumbsup:

psteve says there is "no such thing" as mental addiction, I say, hmm not so sure :-)

One day we'll know! What we learnt from this thread is that cannabis, like most drugs are predictable in a general way, however, much like us beings ourselves - there is a great variety in interactions, and the unexpected happens all the time! This is great and I think it is all I live for.. "Unexpected".

Yes, so cannabis addictive or not we learnt to respect all drugs, herbs and medicines much like we should respect ourselves, and our usage with it. Even if it is to excess, I think that is fine, as long as he or she is aware of the side effects (one thing that does exist - don't care who you are or what you say - objectively side effects DO exist) :-)

I don't usually make "don't care who you are or what you say" comments, but regarding sife effects, hell yeah.. everything has a side effect - it is called causality ;-]

Thanks! I definately learnt something from this thread.. not to be too hasty with what I say about "addiction" - not to get too tangled up on the definition, etc

Peace Out,
Denial

I've known a lot of alcohol & tobacco addicts. I know a lot of MJ users. Alcohol & tobacco destroyed my parents & many of their friends. Also, effected our family finacially & caused dysfunctionalty. Other than being criminalized by the system, I've never known MJ to cause addiction. I know a lot of people who used only MJ & readily quit. Few of these people were destructive. Most of the MJ smokers that I have known never used stronger substances. Their have been some who graduated only because they were exposed to hard core drugs by hard core criminals. If we had decriminalization of MJ, most people would not meet this dangerous element & the link would be broken. Crime would go down, along with profits. I for one would rather have people using quality MJ than the legal drugs, alcohol & tobacco. This is the curse of our previous generations still being foisted on new generations. How come our wrong-headed legislators can't see this? But, prohibition is not the answer. In comparison, MJ is relatively benign. There will always be abusers. The answer is treatment. Which is 1/10th the cost of prison & way more effective. Holland's example is the way to go. They see less addiction there & treat addicts as people who need help & compassion. :thumbsup:

cannabis is as addictive as the user wants it to be. if you have an addictive personality you can become addicted to it. and same goes if you dont have an addictive personality you probibly wont become addicted.

I know I get bummed out if I know I'm about to run out of smoke, but I don't think that's stemming from an addiction. More like knowing that I'll need some more before I can truly enjoy some of my favorite video games again. Most of them suck when played sober. GTA & Blizzard battle.net games are an addiction, cannabis is just what fuels that addiction. :jointsmile:

partnership for a drug free America made weed addictive in the 90's

Ronald Regan started it, he was gonna rid households of drugs

cannot fathom whats going to happen in the future for or

grandchildren. They wont even, have the privicy we have, they'll be cams in every room mandantory from the government This friggin gov is money hungry. That tax check thats supposedly comin' for what??

milk and bread, gas our biggest bill is Shell oil

whats up with the stinking ripoff gas prices WTF?

Im happy I smoke tomatoes, I will never quit my tomatoes

If tomatoes was free, it would b legal

Birdgirl - thanks for putting that out in the open.

In my mind, cannabis addiction is like alcohol addiction - it can be partially physical, but it's also mental, and it's very uncommon compared to the generally moderate use that is accepted among the general population.

Responsible use is possible of a potentially addictive drug (alcohol, cannabis, caffeine).

Responsible use is not possible of a definitely addictive drug (tobacco, meth, heroin).

I think it behoves us to pay attention to the side effects and potential downsides of cannabis use. While these things should not prevent its legalization, they are things we, as responsible users, must be vigilant of avoiding.

good to see you people haven't forgotten about this thread :D



Peace,
Denial

this is my 3rd day without due to supply problems and man im suffering

irritable, bored and depressed

i have been going to bed early, cant watch tv, or play ps3

i think it's addictive mentally

but so are alot off legal stuff like coke (not the powder)