marijuana abuse

Pot dependency problem

Marijuana abuse refers to the harmful or excessive use of cannabis, typically implying patterns that cause problems in a person's life—neglecting responsibilities, relationship damage, or psychological dependence.

The term reflects a clinical or policy perspective; many consider it loaded language that pathologizes casual use.

The treatment center specialized in marijuana abuse and other substance disorders.

cannabisPsychoactive hemp plant
addictionCompulsive substance reliance
dependenceState of needing another
substance use disorderCompulsive intake despite harm
gateway drugSubstance preceding addiction escalation

stoner · habit · weed · wake and bake · pothead · withdrawal · craving · bong · joint · blunt · rolling papers · getting high · high · intoxication · red eyes · rehab · substance · impairment

Opposites

relationship to substance

marijuana abuserecreational use

Non-professional enjoyment purpose

sobriety/abstinence

marijuana abusesobriety

Unimpaired mental state

abstinence · clean living · teetotalism · straight edge · recovery

treatment/recovery trajectory

marijuana abuserecovery

Regaining what was lost

remission · rehabilitation · kicking the habit

Family

marijuana, abuse, marihuana, abused, abuser, abusers, abuses, abusing, abusive

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13