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News · 9 May 2026

One in three cannabis users now become addicted

One in three cannabis users now become addicted

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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.

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