{"id":2385,"date":"2017-10-30T19:49:58","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T19:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/article\/can-i-smoke-pot-without-being-addicted\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:12:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T23:12:15","slug":"can-i-smoke-weed-without-being-addicted","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/can-i-smoke-weed-without-being-addicted\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfPuedo fumar marihuana sin volverme adicto?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, it\u2019s possible to smoke weed without becoming addicted. Weed is <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/content\/what-addiction\/\">just like any other substance or behavior<\/a>. It feels good, but can become a problem if we use it too often or more than what we want.<\/p>\n<p>There are many people who have tried weed without becoming addicted. About one in eight American adults smoke marijuana, and almost half have tried it once. [1] And with many states legalizing and decriminalizing marijuana, it\u2019s becoming more available for both medical and recreational use.<\/p>\n<h2>What healthy marijuana use looks like<\/h2>\n<p>People smoke weed for a variety of reasons. For some people, it is prescribed by a medical professional to help with conditions like anxiety, chronic pain, treating nausea from cancer treatment, and many other reasons. [2] For others, they smoke socially to just have a good time and relax.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of healthy marijuana use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smoking occasionally and in moderation<\/li>\n<li>Using weed as prescribed by a medical professional<\/li>\n<li>Not exceeding your limits or smoking more than you want to<\/li>\n<li>Limiting your weed use to certain times and not crossing boundaries you set for yourself<\/li>\n<li>Being honest with yourself and others about your marijuana use<\/li>\n<li>Smoking with people and in places where you feel safe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do I know if smoking weed is a problem for me?<\/h2>\n<p>Like any potentially addictive substance or behavior, there is a risk for your use to become a problem. One of the worst things you can do is to not think about your use at all. Especially if you smoke weed or use marijuana regularly. Reflecting on our use is how we keep ourselves safe.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of unhealthy marijuana use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smoking weed feels good, but is also starting to feel bad<\/li>\n<li>Feeling like you can\u2019t quit or stop when you want to<\/li>\n<li>Using marijuana just because it\u2019s a habit and not thinking about why you do it<\/li>\n<li>Smoking doesn\u2019t feel good to you anymore, but you keep doing it.<\/li>\n<li>Lying about your marijuana use<\/li>\n<li>Making bad, risky, or unsafe decisions while smoking &#8211; like driving while using or smoking at <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/content\/ive-started-drinking-or-using-at-work\/\">work<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/content\/will-i-get-in-trouble-for-drinking-or-using-at-school\/\">school<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fighting with others about your marijuana use<\/li>\n<li>Not showing up for responsibilities like at school, work, relationships, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Experiencing withdrawal symptoms like increased anxiety, depressed mood, trouble sleeping, headaches, irritability, and more when you stop smoking [2]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can say yes to any of the experiences above, it is a good indicator that smoking has become more of a problem than you might have thought.<\/p>\n<h2>Knowing yourself and setting boundaries<\/h2>\n<p>If you smoke weed, it\u2019s worth it to make sure that you are doing it in a way that is physically and mentally safe. Also, making sure that you are not using smoking weed as <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/content\/what-do-good-coping-skills-look-like\/\">a coping skill<\/a>. And if you are smoking with others, then you are smoking around people who make you feel safe, comfortable, and who you trust. You can use the lists above as a starting point for exploring your <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/content\/is-it-okay-to-smoke-weed-while-i-am-in-recovery\/\">healthy and unhealthy behaviors<\/a>. Start to set limits with yourself and see whether or not you\u2019re able to follow through.<\/p>\n<p>If you still aren\u2019t sure and want to explore additional questions, <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/screening-tools\/addiction\/\">take our addiction test<\/a>. While it\u2019s not an official diagnosis, it can help you decide what your steps will be going forward.<\/p>\n<p>If you are reading this article, and feel that your weed use is a problem, know that there is support. You are not alone. You can call SAMHSA\u2019s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), <a href=\"https:\/\/findtreatment.gov\/locator\">find treatment<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/content\/support-groups\">a support group near you<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/content\/how-do-i-tell-someone-i-have-a-problem-with-drugs-or-alcohol\/\">reach out to friends or loved ones<\/a>. Or if you are ready, can you<a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/content\/how-do-i-find-a-drug-alcohol-counselor\/\"> find a mental health professional who can help you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button blue round caret collapsed\" href=\"#references\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"references\" data-toggle-text=\"Hide References\">Show References<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 0.85em; font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"references\" class=\"references collapse\">\n<ol>\n<li>McCarthy. (2016). One in Eight U.S. Adults Say They Smoke Marijuana. <em>Gallup News<\/em>. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/194195\/adults-say-smoke-marijuana.aspx\">https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/194195\/adults-say-smoke-marijuana.aspx<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Medline Plus. (2023, October 13). <em>Medical Marijuana. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000899.htm\">https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000899.htm<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hjorth\u00f8j C, Posselt CM, Nordentoft M. (2021, July 21). Development Over Time of the Population-Attributable Risk Fraction for Cannabis Use Disorder in Schizophrenia in Denmark. JAMA Psychiatry. 2021;78(9):1013\u20131019. doi:10.1001\/jamapsychiatry.2021.1471 <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamapsychiatry\/fullarticle\/2782160\">https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamapsychiatry\/fullarticle\/2782160<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Webster, Adrienne. (2024, October 22). <em>Marijuana Addiction: Effects, Signs and Rehab Treatment<\/em>. American Addiction Centers. <a href=\"https:\/\/americanaddictioncenters.org\/marijuana-rehab\">https:\/\/americanaddictioncenters.org\/marijuana-rehab<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>MHA\u2019s addiction articles, our pathway, and DIY tools were made possible through generous funding by Elevance Health Foundation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-250650 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Elevance_Health_Institute_Foundation_horizontal-color-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"292\" height=\"65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Elevance_Health_Institute_Foundation_horizontal-color-1.png 2286w, https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Elevance_Health_Institute_Foundation_horizontal-color-1-768x171.png 768w, https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Elevance_Health_Institute_Foundation_horizontal-color-1-1536x343.png 1536w, https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Elevance_Health_Institute_Foundation_horizontal-color-1-2048x457.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"references\" class=\"references collapse\">\n<div id=\"references\" class=\"references collapse\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, it\u2019s possible to smoke weed without becoming addicted. 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