How you know when someone is addicted to weed?

Answer 1

Marijuana is a non-addictive substance. That means that unlike addictive things like niccotine, marijuana does not cause withdrawal if a person stops using it.

Another perspective merged from Discussion Comments

Marijuana has a different effect on everyone, some people who take marijuana feel nothing when they come off it, but others have reported, mood swings, extreme panic attacks, anxiety, aches and pains and lots of other symptoms, marijuana can be addictive, I experienced these symptoms and also being emotionally withdrawn, people can get addicted to anything, we live in a world where everyone is addicted to technology, anyone who's says marijuana is not addictive,must never have experienced an addiction.

Answer 2

The signs and symptoms of addiction are much the same, despite the vast array of substances and behaviors one can get addicted to.

Some of the signs and symptoms specific to marijuana addiction could be: lethargy (not wanting to do anything, laying around all the time), excessive sleep, the need for more and more marijuana to satisfy their craving , not caring or being concerned that others ARE concerned about the person's excessive use of the drug- being unable to put the drug down even for three days (a good lead off in a discussion for if a person is addicted to something or not), manipulation, denying they are addicted, blaming , rationalizing (I only do it AFTER school), minimizing ("I don't do that much- not as much as others!), and despite negative consequences, such as suspension from school or a drug arrest, the person still continues to use the substance.

The addict will usually grow further and further away from those who love them and who they love, because they don't WANT to hear the truth.

Answer 3

Addiction is pretty easy to spot if you know the signs:

• The person uses a lot of the drug, either in a binge or in a little bit very frequently
• The person spends a lot of time thinking about the drug, either thinking about using it or thinking about getting more or thinking about how the drug affects them
• The person is using the drug to try to change their mood in some way
• The person feels they "need" the drug
• The drug use interferes with the person's normal relationships
• The drug use interferes with the person's ability to function (work, daily tasks, and other things the person used to be able to do)