Hi All

I can't help but to put my 2 cents in to this topic.:twocents:

I am an alcoholic and have been in some form of treatment for it, for the past 28 years.
I have been in inpatient programs, outpatient, and about every 12 step program there is.
I personally know of no one who is, or was, physically addicted to marijuana.
I have met people in treatment centers who were there because, they had a problem with Marijuana. They were usually minors or young adults, who were sent there by the court system.
I know of one lady in her 30 who was in treatment for marijuana, but the real problem was she was having an affair with the person she bought it from. She got caught and went in to treatment to save her marriage.

People are creatures of habit, we live our lives, with habits.
Some are good, and some are bad. All things can be over done and may lead to obsession, compulsion, or addiction.

I don't think anyone would say the use of marijuana is without risks. In Washington to be able to use Medical Marijuana a licensed physician must recommend the use of it. They also sign a paper that states the good done from the use of Medical Marijuana, out weighs any risk involved in its use.

Since this is a Medical Marijuana Forum we have pretty much decided the benefit of this medication, outweighs the risk of the sideffects.

As for Marijuana being addicting, I have had no withdrawals from not using marijuana, and believe me I know what withdrawal is. I haven't used Marijuana for about 7 to 10 years. If I were addicted to it, I could probably tell you the day I quit, But I can't.
However I can tell you I have 815 days SOBER.

So Judge for yourself;
"IF IT CAUSES A PROBLEM, IT IS A PROBLEM" Father Martin:thumbsup:

I Hope this made some sense to you, and helped you answer the question for yourself. :hippy: