How easily do people get addicted to weed?

[SnoopDoggyDog]

I really don't want to become addicted so about how often do people usually smoke before becoming addicted? And what are the symptoms to addiction? I used to think addiction was impossible, but after reading this thread I found out it isn't and I have to be more careful.

SnoopDoggyDog Reviewed by SnoopDoggyDog on 07-03-2008. How easily do people get addicted to weed? I really don't want to become addicted so about how often do people usually smoke before becoming addicted? And what are the symptoms to addiction? I used to think addiction was impossible, but after reading this thread I found out it isn't and I have to be more careful. Rating: 5

[silkyblue]

Dont inhale and ya wont be addicted


'jmo


P'artnership for a drug free America made herby addictive"

[psteve]

You cannot become addicted to cannabis. It has no addictive properties.
You may acquire a 'habit' of smoking cannabis, if you have the prerequisite 'addictive personality' (OCD).

[allrollsin21]

this is a person specific question. Too many variables to make general sweeping questions. Depending upon certain illness' people use the herb to treat, they may need more doses than those using it recreationally or spiritually.
One thing i am certain of, MODERATION will do you well. and this word MODERATION needs to be self defined as well.

It cannot be argued (probably will be by someone on this site who thinks herb is a cure all) that we humans were put on this earth with everything we need to exist right inside ourselves. Certain breathing (pranayama) exercises can have similar effects as cannabis. Whatever started this wheel spinning did not create humans with a dependency upon cannabis. With that said it is highly beneficial for many people. And likely as detrimental for others.

[allrollsin21]

sorry...cannot be argued AGAINST

[HerbalConfusion]

I heard one puff of the stuff makes you go insane. So obvious this kid is 14.

[SnoopDoggyDog]

Well obviously it takes more than a few hits to get you addicted, much more than that actually. These are the types of responses I was expecting just that I get paranoid easily and thought maybe you guys could help. It's cool though, it was a stupid question lol.

[HighTy]

Marijuana is not addictive, nor out of your control. Smoking marijuana is a concious decision. It's enjoyable! Of course your gonna want to smoke it again and again. It's rather VERY easy to control yourself. I'd compare it to trying to stay away from junk food, or watching your diet. Your not gonna go insane trying to watch your diet because your so addicted to food. People just believe marijuana is addivtive because people are ALWAYS smoking. It appears to the rest of society that these people are addicted, but it's just because they just love marijuana. The vast majority of smokers are NOT tweekers looking for their next fix of meth by far, so I wouldn't worry about it.

[TurnyBright]

keep in mind that cannabis "addiction" means addiction in the sense that you like it a lot and want to do it, not addiction as in you suffer from withdrawal illness if the substance is removed from your diet.

there are lots of documented cases of people being addicted in the former sense because weed is so damn great and its easy to like.

[Storm Crow]

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My cousin was "addicted" to Pepsi, incidentally. He HAD to have at least a half dozen 24 can "flats" of it or he would start getting "antsy". Usually he had a waist high stack in the corner. Drank it constantly - haven't seen him for 30 years -wonder if he still has any teeth?

You can get "addicted" to anything- not just addictive substances. The habit of smoking is addictive- it doesn't matter what you are smoking. This is one of the reasons tobacco is so hard to quit. Folks get addicted to the physical act of smoking, as well as the nicotine. They are trying to beat 2 addictions- one physical, one psychological. Makes it twice as hard.

You can be addicted to sports, chocolate, massages, even a person (it's called an obsession or infatuation). When we don't get what we want, our minds throw a "tantrum" of some sort. And the mind being what it is, you can "psych" yourself into a state of illness, depression, panic attacks or even "withdrawals". And that illness, depression, panic attack or withdrawal can feel dang real, even though you are essentially doing it to yourself. (So don't cap on them, guys, when they say they feel _____. They ARE feeling it!)

According to a recent news article roughly 42% of Americans have used cannabis at some point in their lives. Most have used in their youth and now either abstain or only smoke on occasion. I still don't see packs of "jonesing" cannabis addicts roaming the streets :wtf: - do you? (I HAVE seen some pretty scary packs of speed freaks, though.)

Frankly, I think you are hassling about a "tempest in a teacup". Almost everyone can use cannabis without serious repercussions- provided they don't get busted. Now there's something to worry about!

- Granny:hippy: