Is it addictive?

The definition of "Physical Dependency" according to the U.S. National Institute of Health is, "A condition in which a person takes a drug over time, and unpleasant physical symptoms occur if the drug is suddenly stopped or taken in smaller doses." In other words, a physical dependency (physical addiction) occurs when a person abuses a substance to the point in which his/her body creates a tolerance towards that chemical. After a while your body becomes dependent of this product and your body will go through withdrawals. This is because your body begins to require the chemicals in order to maintain regular bodily functions.

Marijuana is not physically addictive. It cannot produce a physical dependency. If you are a smoker at any level, whether you are an everyday smoker or an occasional smoker, you will not face any physical withdrawals from stopping the use of Marijuana. In other words at no point after you quit using Marijuana will your body undergo any sort of physical (non mental) illness.

Although you cannot become physically dependent of Marijuana, you can become psychologically addicted to Marijuana. Its not only possible, but its occurring all over. People have the tendency of using Marijuana to the point that they may feel that their life is less enjoyable without the drug. Although this occurrence is not a rare one, It should not come as a surprise because this can occur with anything you do or use with frequency. Its called a "habit". As humans we all have habits, this habit is just one that is frowned upon by the general public.


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