Marijuana is classified as a “Schedule- I substance”; meaning, that the abuse is highly potential, with no medically acceptable use, not a medically safe drug for use even under the supervision of a medical professional. The threat associated with the use showed that a higher percentage of dependency on illicit drugs has been attributed to marijuana as the primary substance of choice, especially to people ranging from age 12 to 28.

‘Addiction’ is a progressive and chronic disease that can be diagnosed and treated. Suggested factors causing addiction include genetic, biological, pharmacological and social. It is not easy to educate drug abusers about responsible use because the purpose is to get “high,” and subsequent use is even to get “higher.” However, if a person succumbs to it, it can be a devastating illness that affects one’s life psychologically, physically, socially or vocationally.

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