Charlie McHenryThis headline is disingenuous at best, an outright lie at worst: It's possible to get addicted to pot. Here's what to know - I’m surprised at the #AP for running such nonsense. Sure, one can become dependent on #cannabis but addicted, no. Addition requires a few things: high on the list are needing more and more of the drug to achieve the same result and physical withdrawal symptoms when stopping use cold-turkey. Neither is true of #Marijuana. No user ever said: I need more and more pot just to get high, that’s BS of the highest order. If anything, over time it takes less and less. And so many users, especially seniors, use #MedicinalMarijuana to save hundreds many thousands in annual medication costs. The is just #BigPharma spreading lies to create discord.
What to know about pot addiction and treatment
Doctors say it's possible to get hooked on pot. There's a widespread misconception that marijuana is not addictive, and it's expanded as a growing number of states legalize pot. Around half allow recreational use for adults and 40 allow medical use. Cannabis use disorder is on the rise, affecting about 3 in 10 people who use pot. Doctors say many people don’t know much about the condition so they’re hoping to spread the word about how to identify symptoms and how to get help. Cannabis use disorder is diagnosed the same way as any other substance use disorder. Signs include needing more of the drug to get the same effect and having withdrawal symptoms.
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