General · 9 May 2026
One in three cannabis users now become addicted
Many individuals are unknowingly facing cannabis dependency, driven by a widespread belief that it is not addictive. Experts report modern cannabis contains significantly higher THC levels than previously. Newer studies suggest a third of users might now develop cannabis use disorder, a formally recognised condition listing withdrawal symptoms like sleeplessness and irritability.
Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs