This website is informational and cannot diagnose or treat illness or disease. Medical marijuana should be used under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider. This site contains advertisements. If you click a link and make a purchase, MarijuanaMommy.com may receive a commission.
Is Marijuana Addictive?
Marijuana addiction is rare, but similar to alcohol, opiates, gambling, sex, and even shopping, because some users risk developing a cannabis addiction.
Cannabis addiction is rare.
Current estimates report a 9% addiction rate to cannabis (similar to alcohol). That’s far less than the addiction rates of opiates which some estimate to be as much as 24%.
The occasional marijuana user does not need to worry about marijuana withdrawal symptoms. Dependence only develops in a very small number of long term users.
A small number of people who use marijuana on a long-term consistent basis may experience withdrawal symptoms if they suddenly cease use.
This is especially true for patients who are self-medicating.
What is Marijuana Withdrawal Like?
The good news is, marijuana withdrawal is nothing like opiate withdrawal.
Marijuana withdrawal is like caffeine withdrawal. It’s not a fun pleasant experience, but it’s not life threatening.
Marijuana Withdrawal Is Mild
Marijuana withdrawal isn’t excruciating like withdrawal from heroin or painkillers.
And you can’t die from weed withdrawal (unlike detoxing from alcohol which can be dangerous and deadly).
Cannabis withdrawal symptoms might include:
- decreased focus
- inability to concentrate
- headaches
- stomach cramps
- nausea
- irritability
- insomnia
- fatigue
- mood swings
Ways to beat withdrawal symptoms.
If you decided to stop using cannabis, consider titrating down slowly. If you are a cannabis patients, speak with your doctor before changing your medication plan.
Talk to your doctor.
If you’re a medical marijuana patient, talk to your doctor before making changes to your medication plan.
Conclusion
Cannabis can be a fantastic medication for many, but it is not entirely without risk. Cannabis has side effects. The small risk for addiction should be considered and cannabis be used responsibly.Trending Now
