Craving cannabis: is marijuana addictive?

I’m totally open to the premise but this article is conspicuously absent of anything even remotely resembling facts or studies.

There is an appeal to authority with the public health official.

And the idea the for profit marijuana industry might push towards addiction seems like a very plausible premise although the article states there hasn’t been much of an increase in younger smokers.

It’s important we consider the risks that marijuana use presents for adolescents and heavy users.

It did mention withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety and the reduction of earnings over time. It’s possible these were based on studies, seems like the latter must be.

Sure it's addictive, like most habits that provide a dopamine hit. More people struggle with disconnecting from social media addiction, the desire to keep finding an interesting image or comment is way worse of addiction. Also sugar and simple carbs, try and give that up for 2 weeks and notice the strong withdrawal symptoms.