According to statistics on marijuana use it is estimated that about 40% of the U.S. population has at least tried marijuana at some point in their lives, which would equate to over 97 million people. Because marijuana has been around for some time, so many people have tried it, and it does not have the same reputation as other harder drugs such as cocaine or heroin for being a drug of choice for drug addicts it often more accepted and overlooked as an addictive drug.

If you suspect someone you know or care about is using marijuana or is addicted to marijuana but are not sure, some of the things you can look for is blood shot eyes, drug paraphernalia, lack of interest in outdoor or other activities, and significant changes in weight loss/gain.

Although not many people choose to enter drug rehab centers specifically for addiction many drug addicts will use marijuana as a gateway drug for another drug and when getting treatment for another drug will be treated for withdrawal from marijuana as well. It is important to know that there are withdrawal symptoms to stopping the use of marijuana such as, restlessness, irritability, inability to sleep, anxiety, and headaches. Depression can also play a role in withdrawal symptoms and will need to be treated as well.