CANNABIS

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DEPENDENCE = When the body physically relies on a drug.

Individuals using cannabis every day over a prolonged period are

at risk of developing a tolerance to the effects of cannabis. This

means that more of the drug has to be taken in order to feel the

desired effects. This puts the individual at risk of developing a

cannabis dependency (when withdrawal effects can start to

appear).

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CANNABIS ADDICTION

AND DEPENDENCE:

ADDICTION = Defined as compulsive substance abuse despite

negative consequences.

Cannabis is an addictive substance, mainly due to how THC

alters the way dopamine (what makes you feel happy) is

released. Tolerance to cannabis builds up very quickly therefore

higher doses are needed to achieve the desired effects, which

puts the individual at risk of becoming addicted.

Feeling moody and irritable

Feel sick

Struggle sleeping

Struggle eating

Sweating

Shaking

Diarrhoea

Anxiety

Depression

If any of these statements

apply to you and you use

cannabis, you may be

addicted and at risk of

developing a dependence.

It is never too late to get

help. See ‘Useful Contacts’

for how to access help that

suits you.

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