Many believe that because the withdrawal symptoms are not as strong as alcohol or heroin it is not addictive


YES, it is addictive.
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About 1 in 11 people who use marijuana will become addicted. Of those who started in their teens 1 in 6 will become addicted. 

According to SAMHSA, more than 360,000 people were admitted to treatment with marijuana being their primary drug in 2010.

103,000 of those individuals were between the ages of 12 to 17

Addiction doesn't just happen to specific types of people, it can happen to anyone from any walk of life

Effects of Marijuana

Brain Effects

Effects on pregnancy

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Symptoms of Addiction

(CDC)

• Unsuccessful attempts to quit

• Choosing use over important activities

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• Using even though it causes problems with school, home, or work

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Withdrawal Symptoms

Symptoms will vary by person, but common ones include (Narconon):

• Irritability
• Insomnia
• Anxiety 
• Nightmares
• Anger and mood swings
• Headaches
• Depression
• Loss of Appetite
• Craving the drug