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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:
Storm Crow Reviewed by Storm Crow on . 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