The answer is yes, it can be.
Is Marijuana Addictive?
Cannabis use disorder, or marijuana use disorder, results from chronic cannabis use.
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Most early research into marijuana addiction suggested that marijuana use rarely produced tolerance and withdrawal.
This often persists despite a person knowing they have a dependence or wanting to quit.
Why Is Marijuana Addictive?
Experts are still investigating why some people become addicted while others don’t.
There are various reasons that a person might become dependent on marijuana.
Higher Potency Factor
Marijuana is made up of many components called cannabinoids.
Is THC Addictive?
THC can be addictive.
Studies suggest that THC is the substance that creates the potential for marijuana addiction because of its psychoactive properties.
Today, marijuana typically contains more THC than in the past.
However, how a person engages with marijuana is an important factor as well.
Genetics
Family relationships have been found to play a role in some cases of cannabis addiction.
Other mental health considerations have been noted in people with cannabis dependence as well.
This includes people coping with panic disorder, with symptoms ofADHD, social anxiety disorder, andlow self-esteem.
Effects of Marijuana Addiction
There are many chronic effects associated with cannabis use disorder.
It has been found people with this condition often experience impaired cognitive functioning.
This might mean:
Cannabis use disorder can impact other areas.
Treatment for Marijuana Addiction
Treatments are available that can help people overcome marijuana addiction.
Such treatments primarily focus on psychotherapy, but researchers are also exploring medications that might someday be helpful.
Therapy
Fortunately, there are many types of treatment for cannabis use disorder.
These include specific types of therapy.
Lifestyle Modifications
In addition, certain lifestyle changes may help you reduce or stop your marijuana use.
People develop cannabis dependence for different reasons, so it’s important to address any underlying issues.
There are currently no medications approved for the treatment of cannabis use disorder.
Medications such as antidepressants may be prescribed to treat co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression.
you’re able to consult your healthcare professional to see if this is a viable treatment option.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
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