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Cannabis use disorder (CUD), also known as cannabis addiction or marijuana addiction, is a psychiatric disorder defined in the fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and ICD-10 as the continued use of cannabis despite clinically significant impairment. [2][3]
Marijuana smoke was listed as a cancer agent in California in 2009. [31] A study by the British Lung Foundation published in 2012 identifies cannabis smoke as a carcinogen and also finds awareness of the danger is low compared with the high awareness of the dangers of smoking tobacco particularly among younger users. Other observations include ...
Over time, the marijuana gateway hypothesis has been studied more and more. In one published study, the use of marijuana was shown not a reliable gateway cause of illicit drug use. [67] However, social factors and environment influence drug use and abuse, making the gateway effects of cannabis different for those in differing social circumstances.
Many people try marijuana, and some develop an addiction leading to their lives — and the lives of others — being turned upside down, Dr. Mark Hurst writes. 'Marijuana is, in fact, a problem.'
There’s limited research on adverse effects of high levels of THC, ... or an addiction to marijuana. When people are exposed frequently to higher strengths of cannabis, they may be more likely ...
Tennessee’s state legislature listened to those of us who have first-hand knowledge of the medical, emotional and addictive dangers of marijuana. They have kept legal pot prohibited. They were ...
The long-term and short-term effects of cannabis use are associated with behavioral effects leading to a wide variety of effects on the body systems and physiological states. [12] CHS is a paradoxical syndrome characterized by hyperemesis (persistent vomiting), as opposed to the better known antiemetic properties of cannabinoids. [13]
Cannabis use and trauma. Trauma contributed to promoting the use and potential abuse of cannabis. [1] Conversely, cannabis use has been associated with the intensity of trauma and PTSD symptoms. [2][3] While evidence of efficacious use of cannabis is growing in novelty, it is not currently recommended. [4][5]