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Marijuana: Does
it cause addiction? Many people believe that marijuana does not cause addiction, and therefore there is no withdrawal. However, six recent studies have produced a list of marijuana withdrawal symptoms. This included such items as irritability (87%), aggression (76%), depression and craving (93%). Additionally, withdrawal from marijuana has similar symptoms to withdrawal from other drugs with symptoms that may include violent outbursts, sweating, shakiness, chills, stuffy nose and diarrhea. The researchers concluded, "The consistency of the specific symptoms reported within this study and across other studies suggests that a valid marijuana withdrawal syndrome occurs in a substantial number of marijuana abusers who abruptly stop using marijuana." They add that these symptoms are severe enough to make it difficult for those wanting to stop marijuana use to actually do so. Information taken from the
following article: Budney, A.J., Novy, P.L., & Hughes, J.R. (1999).
Marijuana Withdrawal Among Adults Seeking Treatment for Marijuana Dependence.
Addiction 94, 1311 - 1321.
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