Recognising cannabis addiction

Cannabis use becomes an addiction when it takes on a much higher priority than other behaviours that once had greater value (studies, football). A central characteristic of cannabis dependence syndrome is craving - a strong and overpowering desire to take the drug.

12 signs of cannabis addiction

• • Has smoking pot stopped being fun?

  • Do you ever get high alone?

  • Is it hard for you to imagine a life without marijuana?

  • Do you find that your friends are determined by your marijuana use?

  • Do you smoke marijuana to avoid dealing with your problems?

  • Do you smoke pot to cope with your feelings?

  • Does your marijuana use let you live in a privately defined world?

  • Have you ever failed to keep promises you made about cutting down or controlling your dope smoking?

  • Has marijuana caused problems with memory, concentration, or motivation?

  • When your stash is nearly empty, do you feel anxious or worried about how to get more?

  • Do you plan your life around your marijuana use?

  • Have friends or relatives ever complained that your pot smoking is damaging your relationship with them?