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More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say
Daily marijuana use rose to nearly 18 million Americans in 2022 while treatment for cannabis use disorder dropped from 19% to 13% between 2003 and 2019.
- Marijuana use among young adults reached historic levels in recent years, with nearly 18 million Americans reporting daily or near-daily use in 2022, up from less than 1 million three decades earlier.
- As marijuana becomes more normalized and potent, cannabis use disorder, where people crave marijuana and experience problems due to its use, is estimated to affect about 3 in 10 pot users.
- Despite the common misconception that marijuana addiction is not possible, fewer addicted individuals are seeking treatment, which experts attribute to the drug's widespread acceptance and associated stigma.
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Megan Feller smoked marijuana several times a day and couldn't eat, sleep, or work without it. But at that time, she didn't see the need to seek help. "I didn't think cannabis was a big problem," said the 24-year-old. "It was very socially accepted." This attitude is common. As more states legalize marijuana, its use has become normalized and products have become more potent. However, fewer people with addiction seek help. Marijuana use among yo…
Megan Feller smoked marijuana several times a day and could not eat, sleep, or function without it. But at that time, she did not see the need to seek help.
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