😮Cannabis addiction affects about 9% of users and should not be underestimated.
🌿Chronic cannabis use can lead to increased pain and worsened psychiatric conditions.
🤔The short-term benefits of cannabis for pain relief are well-documented, but long-term use may actually result in more pain.
💡Cannabis addiction is characterized by the continued compulsive use of the substance despite harm.
🚫The myth that cannabis is not addictive is not supported by scientific evidence.
Can you get addicted to cannabis?
—Yes, approximately 9% of cannabis users can become addicted to it.
Does chronic cannabis use increase pain?
—Yes, long-term cannabis use can actually lead to increased pain.
Can cannabis worsen psychiatric conditions?
—Yes, chronic cannabis use may worsen psychiatric conditions over time.
Are the short-term pain relief benefits of cannabis well-documented?
—Yes, short-term studies show that cannabis can provide pain relief.
Is it true that cannabis is not addictive?
—No, the belief that cannabis is not addictive is not supported by scientific evidence.
00:00Introduction and thank you for writing 'Dopamine Nation'
03:44Defining addiction: continued compulsive use of a substance despite harm
05:57Misconceptions about cannabis addiction and the importance of quantity and frequency
09:49The parallel between opioid and cannabis addiction
11:14The lack of evidence for cannabis as a psychiatric treatment
12:20The potential increase in pain with chronic cannabis use
14:03Short-term vs. long-term effects of cannabis use for pain relief
15:09The importance of understanding the addiction potential of cannabis
