Some studies have found that babies born to mothers who used marijuana during pregnancy were smaller than those born to mothers who did not use the drug. In general, smaller babies are more likely to develop health problems. A nursing mother who uses marijuana passes some of the THC to the baby in her breast milk. Addictive Potential A drug is addicting if it causes compulsive, often uncontrollable drug craving, seeking, and use, even in the face of negative health and social consequences. Marijuana meets this criterion.
More people seek treatment per year for their primary marijuana addiction.
In addition, animal studies suggest marijuana causes physical dependence, and some people report withdrawal symptoms. Extent Of Use The resurgence in marijuana use continues, especially among adolescents, with rates of emergency department mentions of marijuana increasing in Australia, the percentage of treatment admissions increasing and the percentages of Marijuana use increasing among juvenile arrests at numerous sites. In several cities,increasing treatment figures have been particularly notable among juveniles. Marijuana remains the most commonly used illicit drug inAustralia. Information provided by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and The Substance Abuse Research Group,for Narconon Sydney.