Addiction

Addiction to marijuana can be very severe. Getting addicted to cannibis can happen if using for long term, that is if people cannot stop using to the point where it interferes with important aspects of their daily lives. It is estimated right now that 9% of people who use marijuana will become addicted to it. Marijuana addiction is also linked to a withdrawl syndrome similar to that of nicotine withdrawl, which can make things a lot more difficult to quit. People who report trying to quit have sleeping difficulties, being irritable, craving and anxiety. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in Canada and in the world. Marijuana is smoke mostly as a joint, but also can be smoked through a pipe, bong, or hookah. Trying to treat an addiction can be challenging. With cannabis if the user only smokes once or twice a month it will not have much mental or social damage for long term. Some steps in helping someone get over a Marijuana addiction especially teens can be as simple as talking to them or even just showing them how to have fun and relax without smoking it. Remember first and for most they have to want to quit for themselves before taking the first steps of getting over the addiction.