{"id":38612,"date":"2025-05-22T06:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T10:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=38612"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:58:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:58:12","slug":"10-habits-more-addictive-than-cannabis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/10-habits-more-addictive-than-cannabis\/","title":{"rendered":"These Habits Are More Addictive Than Cannabis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite several studies proving <\/span>cannabis\u2019 therapeutic and medical benefits<\/span><\/a>, the United States still classifies the herb as a Schedule I substance. This designation means the federal government considers cannabis a drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n

In reality, cannabis has several medical and therapeutic uses, including alleviating chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea, sleep disorders, and multiple sclerosis (MS). These benefits were identified by a 2017 systematic review of the <\/span>Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids<\/span><\/i> <\/a>by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regarding \u201cpotential for abuse,\u201d it would be dishonest to say cannabis has none. A 2024 <\/span>Cannabis Use Disorder<\/span><\/i><\/a> clinical review defines abuse as using large amounts of cannabis often, for longer than planned, and continuing despite harm to your body or mind. This may occur due to cannabis addiction, but not everyone is at risk. According to the <\/span>Centers for Disease Control (CDC)<\/span><\/a>, the risk is higher if you use high-THC cannabis often or start during your teen years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s now look at substances and habits that are less regulated than cannabis, despite being more addictive and offering little to no medical value:<\/span><\/p>\n

Nicotine<\/b><\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019re under 50, you\u2019ve probably heard that cigarettes are dangerous since childhood. But despite health warnings, graphic pictures on cigarette boxes, and overwhelming anecdotal and scientific evidence, <\/span>tobacco remains a $900 billion industry<\/span><\/a>. Why? Because tobacco\u2019s nicotine content feels good.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tobacco smokers report feeling relaxed, less anxious, and more focused shortly after smoking. This is because nicotine triggers the release of dopamine in the brain, causing temporary feelings of happiness and satisfaction. These effects contribute to tobacco and nicotine\u2019s addictiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the <\/span>U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)<\/span><\/a>, \u201cTobacco products are addictive because they contain nicotine. Nicotine keeps people using tobacco products, even when they want to stop.\u201d Also, \u201cUsing any tobacco product can lead to nicotine addiction. This is because nicotine can change the way the brain works, causing cravings for more of it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs of Nicotine Addiction<\/b><\/h3>\n