A Marijuana Addiction Overview – Knowing Addiction When You See It
By Michael Porteous
Knowing when you or someone that you love is addicted is sometimes very difficult. It is very hard to admit and so many people justify their actions making it even harder. There are however, many signs that can help individual’s asses whether or not that a problem exists. One thing that can be a definite sign is the time of use, consistency of usage and how much the person relies on their Marijuana use. One can safely assume that if a person has been using for many years, they are most likely addicted. This does not mean that someone that has been using for two weeks is not addicted, but the length of time does factor into the equation. The amount or consistency of smoking Marijuana can also help to asses the situation. Someone that smokes every six months socially is likely not addicted since there is such a long time frame in between times. More frequent usage, such as daily use can lead to greater dependence. This is generally because the person uses their drug as a crutch. They need a Marijuana cigarette because they had a bad day, hard test or a fight with their significant other, allowing them to look for a reason to get high. As the emotional dependence develops the individual falls further and further into an addiction. Here are some more things to consider when looking for Marijuana addiction:
Loss of motivation or drive
Lack of physical movement or increased sleepiness/drowsy
Impaired judgment such as inappropriate laughing or emotion
Reduced concentration
Repeated attempts to stop or cut down, which failed
Social reduction or isolation from family and friends
Justifying usage or becomes defensive about usage
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