Marijuana is legal in most of the country now. And with that, a lot of people have gotten pretty confident about what it does and doesn’t do to your body.
The Myth:
Marijuana isn’t addictive. It’s natural, it’s legal, and you can stop whenever you want.
The Fact:
It’s more complicated than that. Cannabis Use Disorder is a real diagnosis. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 22% to 30% of people who smoke weed have a substance use disorder. Today’s cannabis products are also a lot stronger than they used to be, which matters. When heavy users stop, withdrawal is real: irritability, trouble sleeping, anxiety, and changes in appetite are all common.
Scientific Takeaway:
Whether or not someone becomes dependent depends on how often they use, how strong the product is, and how old they were when they started.
Final Words:
Arsenic is also natural. Just saying.
