Regular cannabis use can lead to psychological and mild physical dependence. Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop consumption are characteristic of addiction. Such attempts are usually characterized by typical symptoms such as restlessness, nervousness, anxiety or depression. There are no sure signs of addiction. Psychosocial risk factors for the development of addiction are primarily:
- unstable mental health
- only friends who use drugs
- early onset of cannabis use under 16 years of age
- lack of social support in family, from friends
- general social lack of prospects e.g. unemployment
- critical life events e.g. separation experiences
What are cbd gummies used for? It is only in the recent past that research has shown that the constant use of cannabis can be associated with the development of tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. Both are essential criteria for the existence of physical dependence. However, physical dependence is nowhere near as pronounced as, for example, in alcohol or opiate addicts. The psychological dependence associated with a strong desire to consume, however, can be intense. Affected cannabis users can no longer reduce consumption or have already made several unsuccessful attempts to stop using it. It is estimated that around 4 – 7 percent of all cannabis users develop addiction. Read more about Cbd gummies for pain.
The risk of becoming dependent is not the same for every user. Depending on the extent to which so-called psycho-social risk factors are present, a person can be more or less at risk of developing an addiction. It is assumed that psychological problems such as depression increase the risk of abusing cannabis in the sense of “self-medication”. Thus, in many cases, the “real” problem does not lie primarily in the effect of the substance, but rather in the basic psychological problem.
