How addictive is it?

       My main research question is; To what extent is marijuana addictive? Some sub-questions could be; If marijuana is more addictive than not, what does that mean for its future as a legal or illegal substance? Alternatively, if marijuana is relatively un-addictive, what does that mean for its future as a legal or illegal substance?

This question matters for many reasons. Marijuana being addictive or not has been debated since its been used. There are many people on both sides of this disagreement making it important. This question especially matters for us as Coloradans right now in the midst of Amendment 64. For those of you not familiar with this recent amendment here is a link to its wiki page. Simply put it’s the legalization of marijuana in the state of Colorado with restrictions of course. Meaning it is easier to obtain now than ever before. As long as your 21 with a valid Colorado license you can stroll down to your local dispensary and buy pot like walking in to a liquor store and buying booze. But which is more addictive? Many of us have already seen how alcohol can grab someone, anyone, and never let go. 

Is Marijuana any different? That is what I hope to unveil in this blog. I personally believe it is more addictive than not. From what I’ve seen, who I’ve seen change, I can’t help but think weed isn't as harmless as many people think. I’ve seen good friends turn into people I don't recognize anymore. I’ve seen friends spend all their money and all their time smoking only to want more each time. I’ve seen adults in their 40’s with young children with pipe in hand. And to add to my credibility I smoked weed in high school if only to see and feel what my friends were experiencing. It didn't grab me like it did them, why? 

I think where I’m going to find a lot of my recourse's will be Colorado publications. Maybe some health and science articles where they actually talk about the chemical effects of marijuana on the human body. It may be difficult finding unbiased research on this subject.