“Something like 2,000 out of 50,000 people are susceptible to marijuana addiction.” (4%)
But a significant percentage of users (as discussed in the article), slide into the “stoner” level of regular heavy use. They are not “addicted” but they suffer observable harm.
As the article discusses, such regular heavy users form the bedrock of industry sales.
More than just genetic pre-disposition can lead someone into becoming a regular heavy user. Friends, or other influencers; or life circumstances can present vape pens.
Vaping THC typically produces a pretty rapid increase in tolerance. Those who start vaping THC regularly, typically ramp up their total dose pretty sharply over just a few weeks. It is pretty common for regular users to end up with a $100 a week habit, and the associated “Stoner” level of memory impairment and loss of motivation.
It doesn’t take long to change lives. While stoned, it is easy to let years slip away.