Cannabis Dependence
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Cannabis dependence, also known as marijuana addiction, occurs when someone is unable to control their use of cannabis and continues to use it despite the harms it causes.
US Cases: 20million
World Cases: 24 million
Sex Ratio: 1,5M/W
Age Onset: Age 18
Brain Area: hippocampus.pf,cerebellum+
Symptoms: strong desire,using more
Progression: compulsively seeking more
Therapies:behavioral therapy
Medications:buspirone
YouTube Video: Cannabis Use Disorder
Amazon or Library book: Overcoming Weed Addiction
Support Groups:
Marijuana-Anonymous.org/find-a-meeting/Online, Phone, or Land in 31 states in some major cities