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Types of Marijuana Addiction

Sunday, September 27, 2009
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Definition

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    Marijuana addiction is defined by the urge to continue to smoke or consume marijuana leaves in order to obtain a high.

Argument

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    Research has provided little evidence regarding whether or not marijuana is addictive. Though animal trials determined no additive qualities or symptoms, some people still become addicted.

Addictive Personality

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    Some describe a marijuana addiction as the inability to stop the drug; but this often depends on the user's personality. Some may smoke or consume marijuana once and never use it again, and some may use it once every month or two, while those with addictive personalities use the drug everyday or several times a day.

Availability

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    Some users will develop a false addiction because of the availability of marijuana, using the drug simply because it is around and making themselves believe they are addicted.

Frequent Use

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    Marijuana is a drug that is abused, with some users smoking or consuming the drug numerous times a day, resulting in a constant high. This frequent use of marijuana may make for continued use habitual and may be defined as an addiction to marijuana.

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