"And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow recreational use for adults and 40 states allow medical use. But cannabis is definitely something that someone can develop an addiction to, said Das, an addiction psychiatrist at Stanford University. It's called cannabis use disorder and it's on the rise, affecting about 3 in 10 people who use pot, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
"The more that somebody uses and the higher potency that somebody uses, the higher the risk of that, Das said. It's become more common as cannabis has gotten stronger in recent years. In the 1960s, most pot that people smoked contained less than 5% THC, the ingredient that gets you high. Today, the THC potency in cannabis flower and concentrates in dispensaries can reach 40% or more, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse."
Cannabis use disorder is a diagnosable addiction that has become more common as marijuana legalization spreads and products grow stronger. About three in ten people who use cannabis can develop the disorder. Higher frequency of use and higher THC potency increase the risk of developing problems. Red flags include interference with daily life, health, or relationships. Diagnosis follows standard substance use disorder criteria, such as needing more to get the same effect, experiencing withdrawal symptoms, and spending excessive time obtaining or using cannabis. Meeting two criteria in the past year constitutes a mild form of the disorder.
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