Q4. Can you become addicted to marijuana?

A4. It is possible. Not everyone who uses marijuana will do so but those who consume large doses, are long term users or prefer strong forms such as skunk are at risk of this.

It is possible to become psychologically dependent on marijuana.

If someone finds that they are unable to get through the day without marijuana or experience withdrawal symptoms if they stop then they are said to have an addiction.

Find out more in our addiction and marijuana section.

FAQS Index : Marijuana FAQ

Marijuana FAQs

1. Q1. Are marijuana and cannabis the same drug?
2. Q2. Is there more than one type of marijuana?
3. Q3. Why is marijuana popular?
4. Q4. Can you become addicted to marijuana?
5. Q5. What are the physical effects of marijuana?
6. Q6. What are the psychological effects of marijuana?
7. Q7. What does marijuana look like?
8. Q8. Does marijuana cause psychosis?
9. Q9. Does marijuana cause cancer?

10. Q10. What is 'medical marijuana?'
11. Q11. Is it illegal to possess marijuana?
12. Q12. What are 'the munchies?'
13. Q13. How is marijuana used?
14. Q14. Can you treat marijuana addiction?
15. Q15. Does using marijuana mean that you will use other drugs?