Marijuana Addiction - Transformations Treatment Center. Last Updated July 23, 2020 What is Marijuana Addiction? Marijuana addiction is the loss of control over the behavior of using marijuana. Those with a marijuana addiction will find that they use marijuana even though they would like to cut back or stop, or even if it is creating some kind of negative effect.
People with a marijuana addiction will find it difficult or impossible to control their actions and will find that their life begins to center more and more around their use of marijuana. The Science of Marijuana Addiction Marijuana addiction is considered by the medical community to be a disease that is caused by chemical changes and rewiring in the brain. Endorphins are released naturally in response to activities that enhance your chances of survival, prospering, or reproducing. The addictive ingredient in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Types of Marijuana Marijuana used to simply refer to the dried leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds of the Cannabis plant. Inpatient Rehab.