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Cannabis use disorder is real — about 1 in 10 users, 1 in 3 daily users

STRONG EVIDENCE Safety & Risk

Cannabis can produce a clinically defined dependence: cravings, failed cut-downs, use despite harm, and a recognized withdrawal syndrome (irritability, insomnia, appetite loss). Risk rises steeply with daily use and early initiation. "Non-addictive" is marketing, not science.

What "strong evidence" means here:
Convergent evidence: controlled trials, systematic reviews, or long-established pharmacology.

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