Cannabis addiction can lead to several health disorders
Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, became prevalent in 20th century when people started using it for spiritual, medicinal and recreational purposes. It was during this period that its abuse led to the prohibition of its sale, use and possession. Cannabis use is illegal in many countries around the world.
Cannabis is considered to be an addictive drug. Cannabis addiction takes place when its regular and excessive consumption prominently alters a person’s physical and mental state. There is evidence that cannabis addiction induces severe withdrawal symptoms for some users.
It has not yet been established that unlike tobacco, cannabis addiction causes lung cancer, emphysema or chronic pulmonary diseases. No birth defects are reported to have taken place in expected mothers who are addicted to cannabis.
Different consumption habits lead to different effects in cannabis addiction. Factors such as potency, chemical composition, dose and consumption method elicit different levels of cannabis addiction. The effects that some cannabis users feel – those of brief euphoria or relaxation – are not felt across the scale, with others experiencing paranoia, sickness and laziness amongst other negative effects.
Cannabis addiction can be overcome through hard work and appropriate support. Drug treatment centres can be of great use to sufferers of any form of dependency.
