A common misconception about marijuana is that it isn't addictive. Marijuana CAN be addictive.

Marijuana overstimulates the endocannabinoid system when used frequently, causing changes in the brain that result in addiction. An estimated 9% of people who use marijuana will become addicted, however this risk increases to 17% when use begins at a younger age (shows a positive correlation of drug addictiveness the younger a person starts using). However, a startling 25%-50% of daily users will become addicted. People of all ages use marijuana today, but the teen and young adult population are the most common users and abusers of marijuana.

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