Question 1

Is marijuana a gateway drug?

Accepted Answer

There is a significant amount of research that suggests marijuana use is likely to lead to the use of other dangerous and illegal substances and the development of addiction to other substances. For example, a study from the National Epidemiological Study of Alcohol Use and Related Disorders discovered that adults who reported using marijuana during the first part of the survey were more likely than adults who reported not using marijuana  to develop an alcohol abuse disorder within 3 years.

Question 2

What are the negative effects of marijuana?

Accepted Answer

There has also been research done showing that marijuana’s negative effects on attention, memory, and learning can last for days or even weeks after the immediate effects of the drug wear off. So someone who smokes marijuana on a daily basis may be functioning at a lower intellectual level for a bulk of their time. Several studies have even linked heavy use of marijuana to a lower income, greater dependence on welfare, unemployment, criminal behavior, and lower life satisfaction.

Question 3

What are the symptoms of marijuana addiction?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of addiction to marijuana appear to be similar to other substance use disorders, although the long-term consequences may be less severe. People with marijuana use disorders, especially young people, are found to also often suffer from psychiatric disorders and abuse or be addicted to other substances like cocaine or alcohol.

Question 4

How is marijuana addiction treated?

Accepted Answer

Currently, there are no medications used for addiction recovery programs centered on marijuana use disorder. Studies have shown that to be effective, substance abuse rehab should include treating any mental health disorders with standard treatments involving medications and behavioral therapies to help reduce marijuana use, especially among heavy users and those with chronic and severe mental disorders. Because sleep problems like insomnia are common in marijuana withdrawals, some studies are examining the effectiveness of medications that aid in sleep.

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Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?

Posted on January 10, 2017 (Updated - November 22, 2021) by Eric Paskin

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