Marijuana Is Addictive: Facts You Should Know

Wellness

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By Anwesha Barari

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 9:12

These days you will see a lot of 20 something guys and girls proudly sporting t-shirts, 'Go green, Smoke grass..' It might be cocky but it definitely ain't funny. Marijuana is addictive and it cannot be considered on any different plane from other narcotics just because it is organic. Amidst a growing public opinion among the youth that there is no such thing as weed addiction and it should be legalised globally some marijuana facts need to be reiterated.

Here is why marijuana is addictive and most certainly harmful to your body so do not throw caution to the winds.

Marijuana Is Addictive: Hard Facts About Marijuana:

1. It Is Natural, So What: That is like the most lousy excuse to support weed addiction. Teenagers these days go around justifying their bad habits as 'natural'. Is everything that grows in the lap of nature good for our health? So in that case we should also be having poisonous fruits like Jatropha or other naturally occurring poisons like snake's venom.

2. It Is Not Banned In All Countries: Cigarettes are not banned in almost any country in the world so are they really good for your health? Ajina-motto is a proven carcinogen and yet we add it to our Chinese dishes for taste, does that make our cancers less fatal? Food colours are harmful and yet we happily consume them. In the same way, marijuana is addictive and that fact has no justification whatsoever. Why some countries have not banned it is not an agreement in favour of it.

3. It Is Medicinal: There of course is something called medical marijuana and whether is is good for your health or not is debatable. However it is administered as a last resort pain reliever to cancer patients who are in their last stage and suffering unbearable pain. We are talking about patients who are being ravaged by cancerous cells and will die in all probability, how can that be compared to the situation of healthy youths.

4. It Is Better Than Smoking: It is like saying at least I am taking poison in less concentration! It is true that cigarettes that have more than 30 harmful chemicals in it other than nicotine are passed over as a bad habit and weed is an addiction. However, just because smoking is legal you do not have to do it, especially if you are going to supplement with an equally dangerous addiction.

5. What It Does To You: It is not without reason that marijuana is considered more addictive than smoking or other addictions like alcohol. This is because it's effects are not time restricted like alcohol, it can permanently damage your central nervous system and it is much more addictive than other minor intoxicants (caffeine, nicotine etc.)

Follow these good health tips because marijuana is addictive and there are no two ways about it.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.